ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 710638 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
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1 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
equitable
prune
corrupt
buffoonery

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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

2 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
turpitude
renovate
curtail
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

3 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
ramble
disconcert
bird–like
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

4 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
flagrant
glaring
pomp
refurbish

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

5 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
implement
obdurate
precept
clarity

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."