ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 107650 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
archaic
drub
dash
penurious

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

2 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
benefactor
collection
diffident
drub

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

3 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
garish
genial
straddle
extenuating

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

4 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
compulsion
penurious
egotist
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

5 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
avian
objectionable
gravity
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."