ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 670508 Results

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1 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
sparing
authoritarian
methodical
plaudits

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

2 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
entangle
repulse
stern
procrastinate

Solution
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 entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

3 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
aesthete
cognition
placebo

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

4 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
intricate
clarity
procrastinate
mitigating

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

5 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
methodical
regale
glorify
salvage

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."