ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 974563 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
mundane
avian
corroborate

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

2 Exalt most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
glorify
augment
refurbish
retroactive

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The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

3 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
fickle
liability
inscription
disdain

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
composed
proximity
rule
appalling

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The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

5 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
gruff
rhapsody
ecstatic
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."