ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 136224 Results

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1 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
aerate
proximity
frugal
disdain

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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

2 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
absolve
excessive
liability
untenable

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
manifest
raspy
disdain
living

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

4 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
gruff
mitigating
embellish
flourish

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
ethical
conduit
epitaph

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."