ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 848634 Results

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1 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
grandiose
discern
revoke
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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

2 Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
87% Answer Correctly
servile
discern
corrosive
frail

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

3 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
exasperation
embellish
complicated
flourish

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

4 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
admired
corrosive
extenuating
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
accentuate
frugal
untenable
euphoria

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."