ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 150272 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
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1 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
judicious
placebo
fickle
mandate

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

2 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
brawl
untenable
anthology
accentuate

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

3 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
gravity
exception
commemorate
gigantic

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

4 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
60% Answer Correctly
pretense
written
flagrant
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

5 The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
84% Answer Correctly
epitaph
rancorous
gargantuan
favorable

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."