ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 871024 Results

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1 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
pretentious
corrupt
extant
hedonism

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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

2 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
opportune
inflammatory
reanimate
repentant

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

3 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
stern
pleasant
induce
accessible

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

4 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
fraud
strategem
condone
prominence

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The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

5 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
exasperation
ploy
combustion
caustic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."