ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 211279 Results

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1 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
frugal
scamper
onset

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

2 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
frail
repel
comprehensible
flagrant

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

3 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
55% Answer Correctly
akin
defiant
placebo
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

4 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
renown
exception
ecstatic
apathetic

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

5 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
lenient
promote
benevolent

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."