ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 590603 Results

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1 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
indecorous
embellish
defiant
sparing

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
demean
implement
sameness
oblivious

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

3 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
61% Answer Correctly
flagrant
pretense
prudent
charade

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

4 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
interminable
colossal
turmoil
dulcet

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

5 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
prominence
awe
sugar pill
appraise

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."