ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 242608 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
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1 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
judicious
periodic
fragile
compulsion

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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

2 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
facade
punctual
incumbent

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

3 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
pliant
avian
cunning
corrective

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

4 Servile most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
aesthete
slavish
archaic
colossal

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

5 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
epistolary
celebrated
verify
belated

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."