ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 715139 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
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1 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
sparing
gargantuan
condone
fragile

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

2 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
scorn
compulsion
demean
promote

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
manifest
ethical
servile
strategem

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

4 Embellish most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
apathetic
finite
adorn
oblivious

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

5 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
negate
compassion
deferment
dubious

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."