ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 709629 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
Score 0% 74%

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1 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
trove
corrupt
inauspicious
turmoil

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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

2 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
liability
anomaly
precept
scamper

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

3 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
ramble
civility
eloquent
command

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

4 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
placebo
stern
evasive
derelict

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
flagrant
admired
serenity
embellish

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."