ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 7168 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
induce
apathetic
honorable
pretense

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

2 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
liability
excessive
aerate
stern

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. 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 aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

3 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
homage
manifest
embellish
cunning

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
equitable
exception
seditious
benefactor

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
gruff
promote
discern
caustic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."