ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 117202 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
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1 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
penurious
ploy
prominence
frugal

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

2 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
equitable
camaraderie
altruistic
sociable

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

3 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
indecorous
pretense
placebo
merciful

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
epitaph
furtiveness
serenity
iridescent

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

5 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
brandish
dash
promote
ramble

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."