ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 581180 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
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1 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
repel
liability
frugal

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

2 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
54% Answer Correctly
avian
facade
commemorate
akin

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

3 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
induce
demeanor
loyalty
flourish

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

4 Absolve most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
accentuate
repentant
exculpate
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

5 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
67% Answer Correctly
adversary
divide
embellish
recrimination

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."