ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 226541 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
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1 Opportune most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
genial
propitious
moderate
immoderate

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
appalling
improbable
retroactive
pathos

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

3 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
entangle
mundane
unnerve
disdain

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 entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
58% Answer Correctly
ploy
flourish
parity
inauspicious

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

5 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
ethical
trim
corrosive
entangle

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."