ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 838082 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
advantageous
frugal
fragile
extant

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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

2 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
comparable
rowdy
melee
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

3 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
derelict
highlight
turpitude
embellish

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

4 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
sameness
illuminate
futile
disdain

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

5 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
pretense
condone
rail

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."