ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 754302 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.91
Score 0% 78%

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1 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
stern
clarity
honorable
refurbish

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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

2 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
pathos
manifest
moderate
elucidate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

3 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
73% Answer Correctly
seriousness
placebo
melee
straddle

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

4 Ecstatic most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
overjoyed
foil
immoderate
conduit

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

5 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
retroactive
rowdy
prudent
epitaph

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."