ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 31016 Results

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1 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
compulsion
archetypal
fastidious
derelict

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

2 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
postponement
benefactor
curtail

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The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

3 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
refurbish
corrupt
intricate
straddle

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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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

4 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
induce
hedonism
glorify
pretentious

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

5 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
hedonism
corroborate
ceaseless
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."