ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 171776 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
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1 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
extol
combative
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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
appraise
gruff
gruesome
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

3 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
precept
homage
avian
prominence

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

4 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
apathetic
renovate
appalling
implausible

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

5 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
surfeit
hedonism
melodious
appalling

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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."