ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 13401 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
rail
commemorate
corrective

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away."
85% Answer Correctly
advantageous
incumbent
delay
discern

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

3 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
brawl
surplus
fraud
lenient

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

4 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
incidental
compassion
demeanor
advantageous

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

5 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
benevolent
waffle
induce
punctual

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."