ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 725192 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
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1 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
sparing
rehash
liability
rail

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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

2 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
iridescent
imply
turmoil
hedonism

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

3 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
extenuating
clairvoyance
inappropriate
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

4 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
sociable
accommodate
prevent
disdain

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

5 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
67% Answer Correctly
stern
grandiose
ominous
manifest

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 manifest is "obvious.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."