ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 554679 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
promote
comparable
frugal
clarity

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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

2 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
vulgar
brandish
pretense
refurbish

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

3 Inauspicious most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
insinuate
finite
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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

4 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
meticulous
apathetic
straddle
careless

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

5 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
camaraderie
trove
condone

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."