ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 95409 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.75
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1 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
awe
sparing
epitaph
penurious

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

2 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
pretentious
censure
incisive

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

3 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
nurture
disconcert
incidental
devastating

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

4 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
onset
hedonism
improbable
salvage

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

5 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
urge
comparable
nurture
disdain

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."