ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 120910 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
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1 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
exalt
judicious
ploy
derivative

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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

2 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
mediate
eloquent
sociability
antidote

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

3 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
equitable
duplicity
incongruous
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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

4 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
88% Answer Correctly
absolve
benefactor
censure
start

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

5 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
repel
abate
antiquated
advantageous

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."