ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 988191 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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1 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
comfort
pathos
condone
scamper

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

2 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
apathetic
frugal
antidote
inviolable

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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

3 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
pathos
revoke
deferment
impartial

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
ecstatic
intricate
manifest

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

5 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
censure
exalt
extenuating
brawl

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."