ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 748154 Results

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1 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
unnerve
inflammatory
discern
aesthete

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

2 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
opportune
compulsion
eloquent
frugal

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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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

3 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
exculpate
inflammatory
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

4 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
crafty
fidelity
turmoil

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

5 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
recrimination
regale
civility

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."