ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 572506 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
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1 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
polarize
beneficial
curtail

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

2 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
55% Answer Correctly
drub
corroborate
akin
beneficial

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

3 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
67% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
hedonism
meticulous
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

4 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
eulogy
prune
sparing
drub

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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

5 Methodical most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
flaunt
revive
systematic
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."