ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 927347 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
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1 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
disconcert
deferment
honorable
extol

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
censure
curtail
impassive
induce

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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

3 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
87% Answer Correctly
flourish
enormous
solace
extenuating

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

4 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
extenuating
prominence
moderate

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

5 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
revoke
disconcert
pompous
comparable

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."