ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 888958 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
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1 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
corrupt
intricate
meticulous
exalt

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

2 Exalt most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
pretentious
advantageous
glorify
implausible

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

3 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
avian
precept
elate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

4 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
beneficial
flourish
brandish
compassion

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

5 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
appalling
equitable
sociable
comfort

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."