ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 667435 Results

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1 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
sociable
frugal
belated
scapegoat

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

2 Polarize most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
untenable
divide
drab
eloquent

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The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

3 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
archetypal
prune
repulse
eulogy

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The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

4 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
equitable
beneficial
untenable
honorable

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The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

5 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
censure
recrimination
odious
discern

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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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."