ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 150893 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
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1 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
mandate
fidelity
egotist
corrupt

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

2 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
gruff
defiant
finite

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

3 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
perception
lenient
ramble
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 perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

4 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
elucidate
supple
camaraderie
serenity

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

5 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
revive
obnoxious
liability

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."