ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 263289 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.11
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1 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
compulsion
implement
duplicity
frugal

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 implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

2 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
aerate
induce
defiant
unnerve

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

3 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
disdain
petty
flaunt
extant

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
grandiose
evasive
discern
garish

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

5 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
regale
intensify
polarize
corrective

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."