ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 959288 Results

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1 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
redouble
frugal
periodic
clairvoyance

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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

2 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
censure
appalling
incongruous
sensualism

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

3 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
genial
articulate
inviolable
flourish

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

4 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
comparable
cure
corrective
exasperation

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

5 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
fidelity
combustion
appalling

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."