ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 860974 Results

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1 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
avian
corrupt
indecorous
opportune

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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
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egotist
flaunt
delight
exception

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

3 Heed most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
naive
gargantuan
promote
mind

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

4 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
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apathetic
archaic
recrimination
cushion

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

5 Redouble most nearly means:
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accessible
comprehensible
induce
intensify

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The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."