ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 132915 Results

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1 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
revoke
demean
antidote
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

2 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59% Answer Correctly
oblivious
observe
rehash
demeanor

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

3 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
sameness
sociable
liability

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

4 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
benefactor
refurbish
frugal
accentuate

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
promote
drab
oblige
rancorous

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."