ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 216687 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
surly
procrastinate
censure
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

2 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
incumbent
repulse
manifest
hedonism

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

3 Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams.
66% Answer Correctly
lurid
celebrated
rail
ecstasy

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

4 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
corrupt
indecorous
refurbish
trove

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

5 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
polarize
dubious
untenable
mask

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."