ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 937856 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.11
Score 0% 62%

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1 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
dupe
penurious
facade
appalling

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

2 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
pathos
disconcert
frugal
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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

3 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
beneficial
inviolable
classic
insolence

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

4 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
artless
ethical
inflammatory
revive

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

5 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
untenable
sparing
anthology
stifle

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."