ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 229832 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
polarize
illuminate
frugal
comparable

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

2 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
naive
pretentious
egotist
detect

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

3 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
drub
scapegoat
pliant
melodious

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

4 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
melee
heinous
disposition
opportune

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

5 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
euphoria
cognition
heinous
retroactive

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."