ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 198716 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
Score 0% 65%

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1 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
insinuate
accommodate
judicious
advantageous

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

2 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
67% Answer Correctly
disdain
oblilgatory
prune
aerate

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

3 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
appalling
unnerve
diffident
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
parity
excessive
incisive
gruff

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

5 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
archaic
antiquated
punctual
melodious

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."