ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 244698 Results

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1 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
corrupt
exalt
refurbish
extenuating

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

2 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85% Answer Correctly
strict
civility
celebrated
exasperation

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

3 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
cunning
mandate
serenity

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

4 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
lenient
spew
condone
illuminate

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

5 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
advantageous
review
epitaph
diffident

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."