ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 823782 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
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1 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
precept
pathos
implausible

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

2 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
procrastinate
immoderate
penurious

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

3 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
refurbish
aesthete
fragile
defect

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

4 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
adversary
contortion
inauspicious
fidelity

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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
duplicity
meticulous
negate
charade

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."