ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 709560 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
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1 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
70% Answer Correctly
colossal
fragile
rancorous
vulgar

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

2 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
admired
surplus
aerate
straddle

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The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

3 Retroactive most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
retrograde
heed
clarity
precept

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

4 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
57% Answer Correctly
exception
pretentious
frugal
inauspicious

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

5 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
belated
rhapsody
lucidity
eulogy

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."