ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 299199 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

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1 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
extol
eulogy
ecstatic
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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
induce
discern
rancorous
mask

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

3 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
egotist
frugal
accentuate
charade

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

4 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
perception
corroborate
supple
loyalty

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

5 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
aesthete
pathos
perception
excuse

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."