ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 543693 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
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1 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
67% Answer Correctly
extant
embellish
celebrated
ominous

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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

2 Euphoria most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
repentant
avian
elation
awe

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The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

3 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
meticulous
comparable
frugal
scamper

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

4 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
74% Answer Correctly
impenitent
compassion
appraise
deferment

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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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

5 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
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seriousness
salvage
recrimination
egotist

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."