ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 466280 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.82
Score 0% 76%

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1 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
celebrated
frugal
polarize
ploy

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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

2 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
rancorous
pretentious
beat

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
rowdy
procrastinate
regale
induce

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

4 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
regale
promote
igniting
melee

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

5 Gargantuan most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
prudent
equitable
manifest
enormous

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."