ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 812847 Results

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1 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
disdain
fidelity
pretense
corrupt

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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

2 Manifest most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
insinuate
clairvoyance
evident
fragile

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

3 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
anthology
dreadful
stealth
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

4 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
aerate
catastrophic
pompous
ethical

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

5 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
derivative
excuse
brandish
buffer

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."