ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 511349 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
meticulous
frugal
accessible

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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

2 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
clarity
redouble
oblilgatory
condone

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

3 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
commemorate
pleasant
avian

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

4 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
pomp
stern
repentant
impassive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

5 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
polarize
beneficial
surfeit

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."