ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 486345 Results

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1 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
oblivious
colossal
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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

2 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
advantageous
rowdy
regale
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

3 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
raucous
buffoonery
interminable
deceit

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

4 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
raspy
fickle
pageantry
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

5 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
mediate
gaudy
illuminate
precept

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."