ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 768153 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
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1 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
parity
frugal
oblivious
pantomime

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

2 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
manifest
review
serenity
oblivious

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
70% Answer Correctly
extol
catastrophic
vulgar
elate

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

4 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
placebo
buffoonery
antiquated
prudent

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
ethical
overjoyed
inauspicious
indecorous

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."