ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 107642 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
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1 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
corrupt
scamper
buffoonery
indecorous

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

2 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
heinous
corruption
egotist
hedonism

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

3 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
accessible
retroactive
disconcert
shimmering

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

4 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
avian
cognition
gravity
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

5 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
patron
sociable
composed
celebrated

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."