ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 882976 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
impassive
frugal
raucous
sociable

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

2 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
implement
censure
vulgar
equitable

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

3 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
stifle
dreadful
fidelity
censure

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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

4 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
penurious
scapegoat
strategem
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

5 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
entangle
rule
redouble
pomp

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."