ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 76780 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
Score 0% 72%

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1 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
appalling
celebrated
garish
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

2 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
accessible
untenable
corrupt
periodic

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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

3 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
combative
untouchable
inauspicious
fragile

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

4 The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month.
60% Answer Correctly
hedonism
erratic
disconcert
curtail

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
clarity
ecstatic
pretentious
merciful

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."