ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 648527 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
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1 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
grandiose
baseless
drub
apathetic

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

2 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
untenable
composed
glorify
lenient

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

3 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
exasperation
pallid
composed

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

4 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
61% Answer Correctly
charade
indecorous
condone
colossal

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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

5 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
fidelity
intelligle
revoke
defiant

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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."