ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 487929 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
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1 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
mediate
regurgitate
frugal
pretentious

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

2 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
antidote
compulsion
defect
opportune

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

3 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
61% Answer Correctly
incongruous
duplicity
charade
fidelity

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

4 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
raspy
eloquent
pale
melodious

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

5 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
prudent
extant
altruistic
drub

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The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."