ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 436969 Results

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1 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
insolence
preclude
incongruous

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

2 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
prudent
grandiose
homage

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
aerate
euphoria
mundane
irritation

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

4 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
hedonism
petty
comprehensible
liability

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

5 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
pretentious
oblivious
spew

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The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."