ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 233640 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
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1 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
servile
procrastinate
adversary
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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

2 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
raucous
aesthete
incidental

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

3 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
articulate
prune
colossal
indecorous

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

4 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
scapegoat
colossal
dupe

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

5 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
extenuating
condone
trim
promote

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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."