ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 949424 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.71
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1 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
gravity
anomaly
authoritarian
stifle

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

2 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
finite
revive
frugal
combative

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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

3 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
accentuate
methodical
straddle
judicious

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

4 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
brandish
scamper
homage
solace

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

5 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
38% Answer Correctly
corrosive
banal
catastrophic
melodious

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."