ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 993223 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
opportune
rehash
corrupt
facade

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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

2 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
penurious
living
absolve
regale

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

3 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
benevolent
incisive
mitigating
rancorous

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

4 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
prune
rancorous
reanimate
garish

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

5 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
salvage
pretentious
moderate
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."