ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 399257 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
Score 0% 65%

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1 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
revive
repel
frugal
ploy

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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

2 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
complement
euphoria
supple
turmoil

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

3 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
advance
cunning
epitaph
immoderate

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
composed
procrastinate
obnoxious
loyalty

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

5 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
implausible
liability
artless
accessible

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."