ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 392447 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
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1 Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams.
66% Answer Correctly
ecstasy
scapegoat
polarize
pretentious

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

2 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
flourish
corrupt
liability
clairvoyance

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

3 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
inviolable
eulogy
rhapsody
obdurate

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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

4 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
prudent
insolence
benevolent

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
articulate
trove
pomp
mediate

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."