ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 910179 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
illuminate
excessive
fickle
combative

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

2 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
opponent
serenity
benevolent
clarity

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
incumbent
derelict
inscription
preclude

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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

4 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
serenity
exculpate
ethical
augment

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

5 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
gravity
frugal
extenuating
rehash

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."