ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 85171 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
pretense
repulse
distortion
frugal

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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

2 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
flagrant
honorable
fickle
gargantuan

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

3 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
liability
incumbent
plaudits
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

4 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
unnerve
awe
clairvoyance
rehash

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

5 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
sugar pill
penurious
induce
impenitent

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."