ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 899411 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
liability
archetypal
intricate
honorable

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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", 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 archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

2 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
apathetic
abate
dubious
sociability

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

3 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
methodical
written
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

4 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
grandiose
incidental
pretense
judicious

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

5 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
facade
pretentious
opportune
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."