ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 288995 Results

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1 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
corrupt
refurbish
sociable
distortion

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

2 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
embellish
iridescent
clairvoyance
frugal

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

3 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
rescind
rancorous
epistolary
aerate

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

4 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
brawl
pomp
epistolary
advantageous

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

5 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
exalt
extenuating
benefactor
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."