ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 602490 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
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1 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
prominence
finite
derivative

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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

2 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
indecorous
pretentious
censure
commemorate

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

3 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
polarize
opportune
unnerve
liability

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

4 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
proximity
colossal
cure
deferment

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

5 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
spew
naive
implement
surplus

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."