ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 593781 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.11
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1 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
avian
flagrant
ramble
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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

2 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
compulsion
subside
camaraderie
exception

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

3 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
penurious
keen
induce
pretense

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

4 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
prune
disdain
living

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

5 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
onset
evident
revoke
benevolent

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."