ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 172824 Results

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1 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
manifest
futile
corrupt
precept

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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

2 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
intelligle
inviolable
heinous
lurid

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

3 Solace most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
comfort
compulsion
precept
avian

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

4 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
augment
corroborate
obdurate
beneficial

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

5 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
civility
authoritarian
repel
charade

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."