ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 90259 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
melee
drab
colossal
highlight

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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

2 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
benefactor
limited
implausible
extant

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

3 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
clarity
derivative
frugal
procrastinate

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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

4 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
pompous
straddle
lurid

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

5 Opportune most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
condone
proximity
propitious
recrimination

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."