ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 799767 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
repel
unscrupulous
grandiose

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

2 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
corrosive
epistolary
mediate
assess

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

3 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
fickle
eulogy
precept
oxygenate

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

4 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
77% Answer Correctly
excuse
cunning
precept
distortion

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
genial
preclude
curtail
moderate

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."