ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 833658 Results

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1 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
incongruous
shorten
liability
deferment

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

2 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
interminable
gravity
flagrant
parade

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

3 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
incite
plaudits
grandiose
eloquent

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

4 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
unnerve
regurgitate
unscrupulous
advantageous

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

5 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
clarity
corrupt
demeanor
periodic

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The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."