ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 809919 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.06
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1 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
commemorate
genial
inflammatory
dubious

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

2 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
iridescent
comparable
rancorous

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

3 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
appalling
obnoxious
exasperation
humble

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
equitable
blame
archetypal
servile

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

5 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
eulogy
corrective
implement

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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."