ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 862699 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
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1 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
stealth
implement
impenitent

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

2 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
disdain
antidote
perception
jocularity

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 perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

3 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
inflammatory
plaudits
incumbent

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

4 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
impenitent
lurid
entertain
placebo

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

5 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
untenable
aerate
frugal
abate

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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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."