ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 478925 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.81
Score 0% 76%

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1 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
opponent
intricate
prune

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

2 Gargantuan most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
comparable
promote
enormous
derivative

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
impenitent
frugal
accessible
inviolable

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

4 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
patron
heinous
insinuate
pretentious

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

5 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
melee
aggressive
extenuating
punctual

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."