ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 139471 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.85
Score 0% 77%

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1 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
awe
implausible
prudent
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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

2 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
placebo
revive
pleasant
solace

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

3 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
fraud
disdain
delay
flourish

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

4 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
80% Answer Correctly
appraise
brawl
buffoonery
defiant

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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

5 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
peace
incisive
stern
mandate

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."