ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 737447 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.14
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1 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
roam
commemorate
benefactor
regale

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
servile
serene
insolence
extenuating

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

3 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
archetypal
absolve
exasperation
gaudy

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
genial
obnoxious
censure
articulate

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

5 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
liability
embellish
frugal
melodious

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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", 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 embellish is "To decorate."