ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 727456 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
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1 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
discern
cunning
corrupt
prominence

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

2 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
grandiose
drub
trim
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

3 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
onset
exasperation
scorn
eulogy

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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91% Answer Correctly
indecorous
nearness
trove
implausible

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

5 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
eloquent
deceit
revoke
placebo

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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."