ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 324146 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
Score 0% 74%

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1 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
incidental
equitable
frugal
grandiose

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

2 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
gigantic
advantageous
repentant
revoke

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

3 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
promote
antidote
embellish

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away."
85% Answer Correctly
dubious
pretentious
delay
appalling

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

5 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
comfort
corrective
egotist
lenient

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."