ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 935057 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
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1 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
naive
eloquent
corrupt
combustion

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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

2 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
straddle
intricate
placebo

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
extol
impenitent
stealth

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

4 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91% Answer Correctly
exception
scamper
extol
nearness

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

5 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
intelligle
illuminate
commemorate
proximity

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."