ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 546742 Results

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1 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
servile
ecstatic
conduit
corrupt

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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

2 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
64% Answer Correctly
parity
turmoil
pretense
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

3 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
unscrupulous
turmoil
facade

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

4 Redouble most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
duplicity
pallid
derivative
intensify

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The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

5 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
corroborate
collection
discern
perception

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The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."