ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 533591 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.97
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1 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
extant
benefactor
roam

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

2 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
contrite
insinuate
exception

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

3 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
frugal
prudent
aesthete

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 aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

4 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
mandate
inauspicious
hedonism
gruesome

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

5 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
opportune
humble
melodious
rail

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."