ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 887760 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
pathos
retroactive
vulgar
unscrupulous

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

2 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
opportune
anthology
elate
suspect

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

3 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
54% Answer Correctly
akin
aesthete
deferment
lurid

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

4 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
finite
inviolable
fastidious
redouble

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

5 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
corrective
liability
retroactive
courtesy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", 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."