ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 542007 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
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1 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
immoderate
plaudits
glorify
heinous

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

2 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
stern
penurious
corrupt
gruff

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

3 Stealth most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
rancorous
demean
commemorate
furtiveness

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

4 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
rail
objectionable
cunning
negate

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

5 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
combative
meticulous
pantomime

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."