ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 619507 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
Score 0% 68%

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1 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
commemorate
censure
repentant
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 commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

2 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
pretense
adversary
absolve

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

3 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
colossal
garish
rehash

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

4 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
parity
implement
odious
recrimination

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

5 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
immoderate
stifle
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."