ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 330102 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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1 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
meticulous
demean
sparing
disconcert

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

2 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
immoderate
exception
verify
melodious

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

3 there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health.
84% Answer Correctly
benevolent
polarize
buffer
advantageous

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
insinuate
melee
glaring
intricate

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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

5 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
aesthete
pompous
refurbish
facade

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 facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."