ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 164898 Results

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1 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
pallid
deferment
sparing
negate

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

2 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
corrupt
equitable
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

3 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
55% Answer Correctly
genial
obnoxious
buffoonery
raspy

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

4 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
kudos
commemorate
repel
combative

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

5 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
grandiose
demean
parade

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."