ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 279976 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
Score 0% 63%

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1 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
buffer
vulgar
pomp
deferment

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

2 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
suspect
cunning
manifest
stern

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

3 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
inauspicious
procrastinate
surplus

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

4 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
drab
prudent
refurbish

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

5 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
trim
flourish
celebrated
elusive

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."