ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 831508 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
78% Answer Correctly
heinous
pleasant
dubious
scamper

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

2 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
avian
illuminate
remedial
hedonism

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
defiant
jocularity
eulogy
induce

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

4 Melee most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
beneficial
brawl
lurid

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

5 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
corrupt
buffer
turmoil
implement

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."