ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 752024 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
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1 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
pallid
corrective
corrupt
ethical

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

2 Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
87% Answer Correctly
abate
frail
pretense
celebrated

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
punctual
duplicity
disconcert
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

4 Opportune most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
propitious
regale
antidote
induce

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

5 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
impassive
turmoil
eulogy
anthology

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."