ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 256179 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
sparing
pantomime
antidote
benevolent

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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

2 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
avian
corrective
untouchable
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
buffer
medium
gravity
untenable

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

4 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
precept
apathetic
dupe
servile

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

5 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
frugal
shimmering
melodious

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."