ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 37269 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
gruff
corrupt
embellish
obnoxious

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
servile
periodic
spew
eulogy

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

3 Civility most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
courtesy
scapegoat
impenitent
benefactor

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

4 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
merciful
equitable
penurious
ramble

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

5 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
incidental
inscription
meticulous
insolence

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."