ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 252192 Results

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1 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
archetypal
judicious
beneficial
corrosive

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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

2 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
anthology
appalling
straddle

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The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

3 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
serenity
curtail
harsh
ramble

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The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

4 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
incongruous
extol
finite
bitter

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The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

5 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
entangle
polarize
brandish
exception

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The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."