ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 862287 Results

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1 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
demean
corrupt
appalling
scamper

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 scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
63% Answer Correctly
propitious
heinous
discern
extol

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

3 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
flaw
disconcert
grandiose
destitute

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

4 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
epitaph
buffoonery
abate
dreadful

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The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

5 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
mandate
mitigating
exasperation
commemorate

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."