ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 142421 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80% Answer Correctly
interminable
eulogy
hopeless
melee

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

2 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
beneficial
incumbent
aesthete
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 aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

3 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
salvage
garish
flourish
dreary

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

4 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
incisive
deceit
stifle

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

5 Stealth most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
rancorous
corroborate
furtiveness
scamper

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."