ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 372014 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
Score 0% 72%

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1 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
anthology
flaw
ecstatic
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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

2 Gargantuan most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
demean
implement
censure
enormous

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

3 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
urge
censure
colossal
fragile

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

4 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
fragile
blame
adversary
brandish

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

5 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
fastidious
precept
proximity

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."