ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 802686 Results

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1 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
67% Answer Correctly
civility
augment
ominous
redouble

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

2 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
exasperation
penurious
condone
deceit

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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

3 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
genial
eloquent
buffer

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
exasperation
dubious
handicap
deferment

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

5 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
corrupt
advantageous
solace
raspy

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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."