ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 101841 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

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1 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
composed
procrastinate
corrupt
illuminate

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

2 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
belated
lucidity
turmoil
anthology

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

3 Methodical most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
insolence
turpitude
promote
systematic

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

4 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
elate
naive
pathos
surly

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The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

5 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
turpitude
straddle
appraise

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."