ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 789085 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.12
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1 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
kudos
deferment
incidental
redouble

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

2 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
corrupt
demeanor
repentant
rancorous

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 rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

3 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
gruff
embellish
gravity
impartial

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

4 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
ramble
liability
renown
fidelity

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

5 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
evasive
eloquent
insolence
fragile

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."