ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 718934 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
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1 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
keen
drub
retroactive
civility

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

2 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
anthology
frugal
ecstatic
archaic

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

3 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
adversary
redouble
precept
blowhard

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

4 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
refurbish
inflammatory
illuminate
mind

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

5 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
preclude
equitable
immoderate
overjoyed

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."