ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 914525 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
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1 Inauspicious most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
indecorous
pretentious
ominous
revive

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

2 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
verify
heinous
benefactor
exception

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

3 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
liability
ecstatic
limited
iridescent

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

4 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
corrective
oblivious
frugal
obnoxious

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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

5 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
62% Answer Correctly
apathetic
bitter
eulogy
placebo

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."