ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 232929 Results

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1 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
cunning
egotist
corrupt
avian

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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

2 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
abate
inviolable
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

3 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
demeanor
authoritarian
aerate

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
hedonism
untenable
divide

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

5 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
scamper
detect
inauspicious
parity

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."