ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 710427 Results

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Correct 0 3.61
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1 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
corrupt
regale
deferment
extant

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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

2 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
naive
deceit
manifest
melee

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

3 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
exception
rowdy
serenity
pantomime

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
harsh
epistolary
serenity

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

5 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
advantageous
authoritarian
catastrophic
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."