ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 158188 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
scamper
discern
corrupt
ramble

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

2 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
facade
diffident
deferment

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

3 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
revive
rehash
peace
extant

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

4 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
censure
verify
demean
disdain

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

5 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
salvage
pretentious
fidelity
induce

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."