ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 233641 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
meticulous
deferment
surplus

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

2 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
elusive
duplicity
fraud
parade

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

3 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
melodious
glorify
exasperation
inviolable

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
gruff
advantageous
corrupt
manifest

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

5 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
54% Answer Correctly
fragile
pretentious
akin
preclude

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."