ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 140427 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
ploy
accessible
judicious

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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

2 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
surfeit
epistolary
fidelity
pretentious

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

3 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
colossal
epistolary
duplicity
overjoyed

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

4 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
facade
benevolent
commemorate
veneration

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
compulsion
shorten
extenuating
advantageous

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."