ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 686501 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
Score 0% 64%

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1 Inauspicious most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
pathos
extol
benefactor
ominous

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pallid
frugal
punctual
censure

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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

3 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
artless
garish
procrastinate
rail

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

4 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
embellish
procrastinate
gruff
odious

Solution
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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
fickle
strict
repel
deferment

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."