ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 900415 Results

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1 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
commemorate
regale
revive

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

2 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
reanimate
antidote
fidelity
polarize

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

3 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
comparable
regurgitate
incite
derelict

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

4 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
flagrant
repentant
compassion
repel

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

5 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
surfeit
meticulous
plaudits
incisive

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."