ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 268894 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
Score 0% 65%

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1 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
methodical
incumbent
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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 Accentuate most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
stifle
highlight
lenient
appalling

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

3 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
79% Answer Correctly
accessible
combative
placebo
prompt

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 Fickle most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
pantomime
erratic
lurid
polarize

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

5 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
retroactive
elusive
impenitent
akin

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."