ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 426227 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
corrupt
perception
rehash
flagrant

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

2 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
diffident
cover
regale
refurbish

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
archetypal
clarity
suspect
indecorous

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

4 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
accentuate
surplus
supple
petty

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

5 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
absolve
scapegoat
defiant

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."