ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 262763 Results

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1 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
egotist
disconcert
corrupt
pomp

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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

2 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
trove
pretentious
foil
servile

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

3 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
equitable
gravity
mind
gruff

Solution
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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

4 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
raspy
cure
stern
incisive

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

5 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
turmoil
solace
grandiose
strict

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."