ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 324259 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
sociable
stealth
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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

2 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
procrastinate
celebrated
pantomime

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

3 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
brandish
preclude
mitigating
repel

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

4 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
condone
execute
gargantuan
accessible

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

5 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
raucous
fickle
scamper
anomaly

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."