ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 227221 Results

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1 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
corrupt
deferment
retroactive
embellish

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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
elation
inauspicious
clairvoyance
appalling

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
eulogy
colossal
highlight
appraise

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The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

4 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
promote
mind
raucous
revoke

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The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

5 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
awe
interminable
lurid
oblige

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The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."