ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 692521 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 Rehash most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
anthology
review
repentant
punctual

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

2 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
gruff
gruesome
unscrupulous
meticulous

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

3 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
opportune
detect
pretense
nurture

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

4 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
deferment
gruff
ramble

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

5 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
manifest
trove
frugal
elusive

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."