ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 171203 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.84
Score 0% 77%

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1 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
perception
repel
hopeless
turmoil

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

2 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
scamper
mundane
derelict
foster

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

3 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
intelligle
deferment
fidelity
lurid

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

4 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
frugal
rail
devastating
epitaph

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
extol
judicious
pretentious
flaunt

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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."