ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 69547 Results

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1 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
lurid
incisive
prudent
corrupt

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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

2 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
incidental
naive
elusive

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

3 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
avian
anthology
repulse
fragile

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

4 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
combustion
advance
exception
belated

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

5 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
corrective
disposition
drub
onset

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."