ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 981073 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
appalling
strict
pallid
awe

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

2 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
sociable
recrimination
melee
admired

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

3 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
augment
opponent
nurture
impenitent

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

4 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
elucidate
exception
moderate
entangle

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

5 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
rehash
gargantuan
precept

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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."