ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 762368 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
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1 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
benevolent
dreary
turmoil
epitaph

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

2 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
advantageous
frugal
fickle
rehash

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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

3 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
extenuating
diffident
raspy
honorable

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

4 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
solace
lenient
discern

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

5 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
hedonism
turpitude
solace
imply

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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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."