ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 512257 Results

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1 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
preclude
genial
comparable
benefactor

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

2 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
revive
frugal
pantomime

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

3 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
extant
repel
sparing
accommodate

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

4 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
proximity
compassion
preclude
liability

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The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

5 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
contortion
pomp
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."