ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 565246 Results

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1 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
insolence
corrupt
ethical
distortion

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

2 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
subside
fragile
melodious
brandish

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The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

3 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
parade
aerate
pretentious
placebo

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The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

4 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
disdain
genial
buffoonery
corrective

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The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

5 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
delight
clairvoyance
raspy
promote

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."