ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 760441 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
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1 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
seriousness
stealth
ecstatic
repel

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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

2 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
meticulous
accommodate
apathetic

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

3 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
abate
refurbish
intricate
honorable

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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

4 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
precept
pallid
contortion
recrimination

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

5 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
augment
drab
revive
corrupt

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."