ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 11799 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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1 Opportune most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
promote
repel
untenable
propitious

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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

2 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
scorn
ploy
garish

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

3 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
impassive
buffoonery
exasperation
indecorous

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
illuminate
salvage
impudence
implausible

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

5 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
curtail
prudent
pathos
reanimate

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."