ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 441605 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
incongruous
derivative
incumbent
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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

2 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
entangle
dupe
repentant
iridescent

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

3 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
gravity
onset
hedonism

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

4 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
gravity
composed
repulse
clarity

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

5 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
promote
foil
authoritarian
igniting

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."