ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 23987 Results

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1 The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month.
60% Answer Correctly
egotist
erratic
nurture
impenitent

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

2 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
pretense
prune
solace
contortion

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The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

3 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
proximity
extant
corrupt
disdain

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The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

4 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
meticulous
pathos
dreary
egotist

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The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

5 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
rancorous
immoderate
flourish
cover

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."