ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 996807 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
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1 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
onset
corrupt
ploy
implausible

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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

2 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
punctual
jocularity
plaudits
benefactor

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

3 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
regale
extant
beat

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

4 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
eulogy
derelict
gargantuan
rescue

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

5 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
60% Answer Correctly
sensualism
disconcert
genial
equitable

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."