ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 734232 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
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1 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
pomp
prompt
entangle
antidote

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
recrimination
demeanor
delight
stifle

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

3 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
fickle
pleasant
plaudits
embellish

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

4 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
exasperation
accentuate
ramble
frugal

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

5 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
compulsion
ploy
egotist

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."