ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 306200 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.12
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1 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
extenuating
frugal
aerate
glaring

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

2 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
placebo
belated
rancorous
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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
written
equitable
redouble
pathos

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

4 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
strict
penurious
illuminate
corrosive

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

5 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
indecorous
embellish
adorn
pretentious

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."