ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 572327 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
Score 0% 73%

Review

1 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
corrupt
comparable
rancorous
accommodate

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
entangle
prudent
ploy
shimmering

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

3 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
turmoil
glorify
brandish
adversary

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

4 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
disconcert
abate
pomp

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

5 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
fragile
solace
incisive
overjoyed

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."