ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 363059 Results

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1 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
untenable
frugal
anthology
antidote

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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

2 Trove most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
equitable
cache
pretense
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

3 The defiant toddler refused to leave the park.
68% Answer Correctly
impudent
ecstatic
straddle
untenable

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

4 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
incisive
turpitude
urge
facade

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

5 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
accentuate
courtesy
disdain
impenitent

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."