ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 412851 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.13
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1 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
evident
punctual
benefactor
accessible

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

2 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
surplus
eulogy
censure
surly

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

3 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
corroborate
pretense
catastrophic
shorten

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

4 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
incidental
iridescent
rancorous
impartial

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

5 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
intricate
stealth
frugal
methodical

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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."