ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 424135 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.88
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1 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
advantageous
frugal
commemorate

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

2 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
commonplace
authoritarian
condone
preclude

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

3 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
derivative
renown
extenuating
disdain

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

4 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
trim
commemorate
lenient
solace

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

5 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
curtail
seditious
insolence
adversary

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."