ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 857193 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
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1 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
archetypal
salvage
renovate
supple

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

2 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
abate
suspect
beneficial
stealth

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

3 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
salvage
gigantic
placebo

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

4 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
demean
pantomime
pretentious
rail

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

5 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
censure
comprehensible
frugal
accessible

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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."