ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 158806 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
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1 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
57% Answer Correctly
polarize
embellish
frugal
gravity

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

2 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
polarize
epistolary
archetypal
disposition

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

3 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
derelict
pliant
censure
corrective

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

4 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
shorten
equitable
beneficial

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The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

5 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
avian
onset
clarity
start

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The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."