ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 964901 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
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1 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
discern
comfort
iridescent
incongruous

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

2 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
entangle
liability
oblige
moderate

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

3 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
extol
immoderate
petty
prune

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

4 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
methodical
frugal
fickle
untenable

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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

5 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
diffident
adversary
brandish
cushion

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."