ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 12317 Results

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1 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
serenity
cunning
corrupt
negate

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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

2 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
anthology
epitaph
exception

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

3 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
equitable
suspect
curtail
euphoria

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

4 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
perception
evident
intricate
regale

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

5 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
heed
interminable
prevent
turpitude

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."