ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 316763 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
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1 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
compulsion
pathos
rehash
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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

2 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
pretentious
eloquent
timid
combative

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

3 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
hopeless
pretentious
catastrophic
insinuate

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

4 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
harsh
composed
garish
turpitude

Solution
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 composed is "calm.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

5 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
embellish
derivative
penurious
delight

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."