ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 8296 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.91
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1 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
onset
diffident
adversary
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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

2 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
repentant
odious
accentuate

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The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

3 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
insinuate
garish
manifest
admired

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The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

4 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
distortion
meticulous
benefactor

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The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

5 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
raucous
serenity
immoderate
pale

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The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."