ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 283069 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
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1 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
duplicity
scamper
judicious
deferment

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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

2 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
gruesome
foil
facade
egotist

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

3 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
intricate
placebo
entertain
fidelity

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
impudence
ramble
serenity
placebo

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

5 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
pallid
authoritarian
mandate

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."