ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 527786 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
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1 Inauspicious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
liability
turmoil
ominous
awe

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

2 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
fickle
duplicity
fragile
kudos

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

3 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
sparing
regale
turmoil
gravity

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

4 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
polarize
approachable
euphoria
methodical

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

5 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
urge
raspy
ecstatic
incumbent

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."