ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 370054 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
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1 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
frugal
exasperation
corrupt
onset

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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

2 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
combative
abate
comparable
glorify

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

3 Untenable most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
pomp
baseless
meticulous
repel

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

4 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
prune
censure
jocularity
impenitent

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

5 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
periodic
polarize
merciful
curtail

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."