ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 345218 Results

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1 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
corrupt
moderate
corrective

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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
verify
moderate
defiant
diffident

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

3 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
punctual
servile
fidelity
commonplace

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

4 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
extenuating
corrosive
appraise
humble

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

5 Commemorate most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
observe
refurbish
incisive
melodious

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."