ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 116447 Results

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Correct 0 3.59
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1 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
corroborate
supple
corrupt
demeanor

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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

2 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
perception
exception
composed
devastating

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

3 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
living
extenuating
defiant
accentuate

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
mandate
ramble
parade
stern

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

5 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
recrimination
spew
clairvoyance
aerate

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."