ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 965081 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
Score 0% 64%

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1 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
incongruous
bitter
combative
composed

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
diffident
rancorous
disconcert

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

3 Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry.
51% Answer Correctly
discern
connoisseur
refurbish
genial

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

4 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
conduit
frugal
trove
beneficial

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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

5 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
rancorous
appalling
sugar pill
punctual

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."