ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 693596 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
strict
implement
accentuate
straddle

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

2 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
corrupt
benefactor
archetypal
civility

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

3 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
64% Answer Correctly
melee
raucous
polarize
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

4 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
anthology
opportune
negate
prompt

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

5 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
compulsion
flourish
recrimination
dulcet

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."