ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 817477 Results

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1 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
cunning
corrupt
mediate
fickle

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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

2 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
insolence
veneration
immoderate
fickle

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

3 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
indecorous
trove
disconcert

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

4 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
drub
catastrophic
antidote
rescind

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

5 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
medium
periodic
foil
impenitent

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."