ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 661045 Results

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

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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

2 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
turpitude
epitaph
unnerve
parity

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The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

3 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
sensualism
intricate
facade

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The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

4 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
exalt
appalling
egotist

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The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

5 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
curtail
improbable
periodic
extol

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The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."