ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 847486 Results

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Correct 0 3.68
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1 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
drub
comprehensible
trove
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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

2 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
ramble
promote
flagrant
compassion

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

3 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
raucous
combustion
highlight
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

4 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
incisive
trove
duplicity
rescue

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

5 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
raspy
conduit
disposition
condone

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."