ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 170894 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
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1 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
flagrant
avian
odious
supple

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

2 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
impassive
incisive
indecorous
prudent

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

3 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
genial
raucous
promote
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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
curtail
pretentious
baseless
eulogy

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

5 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
flourish
adversary
shimmering
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."