ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 402624 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
duplicity
corrupt
pretense
stern

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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

2 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
civility
sociable
living
adversary

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

3 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
prune
handicap
drab
immoderate

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

4 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
proximity
iridescent
nurture
homage

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

5 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
methodical
limited
pantomime
illuminate

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."