ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 170413 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
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1 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
accessible
exalt
commemorate
sparing

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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

2 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
incongruous
suppress
corroborate
fidelity

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

3 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
pantomime
anthology
flagrant

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

4 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
pantomime
pathos
handicap
repel

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

5 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
moderate
flourish
flagrant
surfeit

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."