ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 334030 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
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1 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
incidental
augment
eulogy
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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

2 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
pathos
reanimate
gruff
antidote

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

3 Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams.
65% Answer Correctly
ecstasy
pantomime
polarize
periodic

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
benevolent
antidote
corroborate
trim

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

5 Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
57% Answer Correctly
surplus
drub
nurture
divination

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."