ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 695602 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
pretentious
insinuate
parade

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
fickle
opportune
meticulous
divide

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

3 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
revoke
combative
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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

4 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
turpitude
antiquated
inviolable
anthology

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

5 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
immoderate
accommodate
opportune
sugar pill

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."