ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 860413 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
Score 0% 74%

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1 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
indecorous
catastrophic
implausible
lucidity

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

2 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
demean
corrupt
condone
avian

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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

3 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
anthology
humble
buffoonery
penurious

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

4 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
trove
aggressive
straddle
repentant

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

5 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
retroactive
anthology
command
censure

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."