ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 833760 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
disdain
redouble
interminable
veneration

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

2 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
pallid
apathetic
repulse
salvage

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

3 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
exasperation
evident
precept
incisive

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
demeanor
precept
honorable
onset

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 demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

5 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
liability
embellish
methodical

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."