ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 848030 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
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1 Condone most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
serenity
placebo
excuse
exasperation

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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

2 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
timid
incongruous
antidote
scamper

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

3 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
embellish
destitute
eloquent
retroactive

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

4 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
parity
corrective
corrupt
proximity

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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

5 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
incongruous
discern
bitter
diffident

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."