ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 38289 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
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1 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
flourish
corrupt
promote
procrastinate

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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

2 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
lurid
beneficial
jocularity
heed

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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

3 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
repel
surplus
condone

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The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

4 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
distortion
obdurate
inviolable
egotist

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

5 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
74% Answer Correctly
induce
compassion
repentant
scapegoat

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The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."