ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 130782 Results

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1 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
ramble
pallid
judicious
buffoonery

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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

2 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
polarize
embellish
improbable
preclude

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

3 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
proximity
conduit
advantageous
assess

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

4 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
extant
embellish
brandish
cushion

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

5 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
benefactor
disdain
egotist
corruption

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."