ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 576702 Results

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1 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
avian
drub
extenuating
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

2 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
disconcert
repentant
frugal
buffer

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

3 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
inflammatory
stealth
parity

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

4 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
gruff
negate
pompous
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

5 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
regale
immoderate
complicated
impenitent

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."