ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 878825 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
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1 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
corrupt
comprehensible
incisive
accommodate

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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

2 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
onset
rancorous
detect
fragile

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

3 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
excuse
demean
authoritarian
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

4 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
elusive
avian
impenitent

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The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

5 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
facade
ramble
benefactor
disposition

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The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."