ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 888907 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
incumbent
corrupt
inflammatory
frugal

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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
belated
distortion
review
archetypal

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

3 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
55% Answer Correctly
extol
advantageous
procrastinate
akin

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

4 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
intricate
heinous
stifle
sugar pill

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

5 Augment most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
prominence
curtail
enhance
insolence

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."