ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 888030 Results

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1 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
gravity
intricate
odious
extenuating

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

2 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
pretentious
gruff
corroborate
evident

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

3 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
entangle
celebrated
inauspicious
suppress

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

4 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
unnerve
incongruous
epistolary
cunning

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
awe
corrupt
negate
repel

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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."