ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 712394 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
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1 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
redouble
rehash
strict
pomp

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

2 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
gravity
recrimination
comprehensible
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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

3 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
flaw
advance
unscrupulous
plaudits

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

4 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
recrimination
opportune
fastidious
sociable

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

5 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
combative
inflammatory
elusive
counterclaim

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."