ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 551000 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.72
Score 0% 54%

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1 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
waffle
polarize
epitaph
fidelity

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

2 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
augment
censure
abate
commonplace

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

3 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
condone
repel
exasperation

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

4 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
frugal
aerate
recrimination
contrite

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

5 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
fidelity
manifest
assess
accentuate

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."