ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 839372 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.04
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1 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
illuminate
fastidious
conduit
derelict

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

2 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
penurious
repel
written

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

3 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
penurious
heinous
corrupt
buffer

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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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

4 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
manifest
mandate
pretentious
sensualism

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The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

5 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
benefactor
turmoil
regurgitate
dupe

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."