ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 504164 Results

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1 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
corrupt
corroborate
appraise
onset

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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

2 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
62% Answer Correctly
precept
adorn
adversary
untenable

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

3 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
promote
indecorous
illuminate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

4 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
deferment
scapegoat
heed
medium

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

5 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
intelligle
inflammatory
exasperation
parity

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."