ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 589066 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
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1 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
oblivious
intelligle
pretentious
serenity

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
untenable
censure
precept
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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

3 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
awe
mandate
sparing
repel

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

4 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
polarize
civility
accentuate

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

5 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
turmoil
raspy
surplus
gigantic

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."