ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 347219 Results

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1 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
recrimination
flagrant
penurious
corrupt

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

2 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
grandiose
elusive
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
dubious
corrosive
exception
written

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

4 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
indecorous
dulcet
clairvoyance
regale

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

5 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
disposition
melodious
immoderate

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."