ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 378596 Results

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1 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
impenitent
incumbent
iridescent
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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

2 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
hedonism
indecorous
exception

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

3 Polarize most nearly means:
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ecstatic
divide
implement
induce

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The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

4 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
gruesome
archaic
untenable
facade

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The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

5 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
catastrophic
scapegoat
pathos

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."