ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 604267 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
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1 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
rancorous
corrupt
aesthete
corrective

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 rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
proximity
finite
exculpate
combative

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

3 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
fragile
disdain
fidelity
careless

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

4 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
collection
dubious
sociable
punctual

Solution
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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

5 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
embellish
demean
seriousness
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."