ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 959139 Results

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1 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
clairvoyance
clarity
oblivious

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

2 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
manifest
authoritarian
egotist

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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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

3 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
penurious
hedonism
compassion
eloquent

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

4 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
benevolent
implausible
unnerve
advantageous

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
inauspicious
sameness
straddle

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."