ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 561404 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
mundane
archetypal
inflammatory
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
adversary
corrupt
prune
polarize

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

3 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
moderate
remedial
scapegoat
anthology

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

4 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
straddle
suspect
solace
eulogy

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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

5 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
extenuating
scapegoat
punctual
timid

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."