ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 716165 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
demeanor
honorable
distortion
fidelity

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

2 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
aerate
moderate
frugal
highlight

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

3 The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month.
60% Answer Correctly
erratic
lurid
civility
oblivious

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

4 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
sugar pill
catastrophic
flaunt
repel

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

5 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
mask
liability
absolve
straddle

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."