ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 653318 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
nurture
embellish
sparing
mundane

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
archetypal
placebo
foil
defect

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

3 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
spew
lenient
awe
immoderate

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

4 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
elusive
incite
methodical
retroactive

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

5 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
oblivious
aesthete
onset
merciful

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."