ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 298418 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.77
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1 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
flaw
cunning
regurgitate

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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

2 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
surfeit
buffoonery
equitable
ploy

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

3 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
preclude
grandiose
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

4 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
aerate
pompous
archetypal
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

5 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
contrite
induce
serenity
epitaph

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."