ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 788904 Results

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Correct 0 3.47
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1 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
corrupt
serenity
derelict

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

2 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
insinuate
illuminate
diffident
anomaly

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
sparing
archetypal
derivative

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

4 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
heinous
improbable
lurid
straddle

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

5 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
86% Answer Correctly
grandiose
rancorous
enormous
foil

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."