ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 725310 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.81
Score 0% 76%

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1 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
condone
turmoil
naive
medium

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

2 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
proximity
straddle
illuminate

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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

3 Manifest most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
fraud
rancorous
evident
extenuating

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

4 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
meticulous
induce
buffoonery
intelligle

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

5 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
demeanor
impenitent
highlight
perception

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."