ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 403866 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
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1 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
fraud
mediate
negate

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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 Heed most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
combative
mind
genial
corrosive

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

3 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
incidental
apathetic
crafty
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
turmoil
medium
cunning
solace

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

5 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
distortion
obdurate
insolence
immoderate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."