ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 35156 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
belated
disconcert
unnerve
eulogy

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

2 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
hedonism
aesthete
frugal
induce

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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

3 Stealth most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
pantomime
grandiose
furtiveness
ramble

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

4 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
indecorous
corrupt
benefactor
eloquent

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

5 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
negate
aerate
rancorous
pale

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."