ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 800364 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.90
Score 0% 58%

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1 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
buffoonery
adversary
combative

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

2 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
extenuating
pretense
embroil
advantageous

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

3 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
humble
polarize
insinuate
illuminate

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

4 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
fastidious
promote
composed
conduit

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

5 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
lurid
advantageous
exasperation
vulgar

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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."