ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 19667 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
procrastinate
exception
promote

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

2 The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
84% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
adversary
archetypal
favorable

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

3 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
84% Answer Correctly
review
buffer
moderate
belated

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

4 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
untenable
illuminate
gruff
advance

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

5 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
scamper
anomaly
implausible
implement

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."