ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 432247 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
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1 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
demeanor
raspy
bitter
elusive

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

2 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
rehash
embroil
mandate
combustion

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

3 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
absolve
clairvoyance
frugal

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

4 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
extenuating
archetypal
counterclaim
duplicity

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

5 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
refurbish
supple
inflammatory
merciful

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."