ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 747222 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.10
Score 0% 62%

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1 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
rehash
roam
incongruous
discern

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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

2 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
colossal
incisive
apathetic

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

3 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
anthology
onset
lurid
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

4 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
benefactor
repentant
surplus

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

5 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
curtail
comprehensible
jocularity
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."