ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 711700 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.03
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1 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
corrupt
facade
abate
pallid

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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

2 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
60% Answer Correctly
raspy
retroactive
ramble
observe

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

3 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
apathetic
benevolent
demean

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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
interminable
flourish
absolve

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

5 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
scorn
redouble
insolence
impenitent

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."