ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 674699 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
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1 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
incumbent
combustion
pallid
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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

2 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
rescind
revoke
censure
pallid

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

3 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
classic
oblivious
mediate

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

4 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
advantageous
buffer
bird–like

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

5 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
crafty
mandate
appalling
combative

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."