ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 938542 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
Score 0% 73%

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1 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
fragile
hedonism
facade
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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

2 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
delight
comparable
extol
duplicity

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

3 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
63% Answer Correctly
refurbish
elusive
eulogy
propitious

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

4 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
mask
prominence
heed
negate

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

5 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
pomp
grandiose
merciful
composed

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."