ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 223968 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
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1 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
63% Answer Correctly
prune
supple
propitious
compulsion

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

2 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
raspy
epitaph
recrimination
delay

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The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

3 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
extenuating
deceit
fidelity
penurious

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

4 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
58% Answer Correctly
insolence
flourish
drab
fickle

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
frugal
fragile
demean
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."