ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 450666 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
Score 0% 71%

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1 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
advantageous
derelict
frugal
clairvoyance

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

2 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
hedonism
mediate
comfort

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

3 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
refurbish
heed
bird–like
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

4 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
85% Answer Correctly
appalling
loyalty
ploy
appraise

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

5 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
flagrant
drub
anthology
handicap

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."