ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 11097 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
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1 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
garish
unscrupulous
impenitent
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

2 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
raspy
anthology
genial

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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

3 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
induce
nurture
harsh
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

4 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
placebo
sparing
genial
elusive

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

5 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
favorable
brandish
clairvoyance
pantomime

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."