ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 992846 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.98
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1 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
manifest
appalling
frugal
refurbish

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

2 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
oblivious
judicious
induce
heed

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

3 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
benevolent
spew
ploy
sociable

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

4 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
64% Answer Correctly
propitious
demean
disconcert
pretense

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
methodical
euphoria
dupe
salvage

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."