ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 937156 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
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1 Civility most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
courtesy
appalling
conduit
refurbish

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

2 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
appalling
insinuate
revive
pale

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

3 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
buffoonery
defiant
archaic

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

4 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
celebrated
brandish
merciful
recrimination

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

5 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
indecorous
dreadful
corrective
stern

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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."