ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 858613 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
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1 The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
84% Answer Correctly
indecorous
prune
celebrated
favorable

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
insinuate
camaraderie
derelict
frugal

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

3 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
repeated
compulsion
drab
awe

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

4 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
straddle
raucous
eulogy

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

5 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
combustion
beat
revive
elusive

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."