ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 318958 Results

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Correct 0 3.37
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1 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
raucous
judicious
scamper
condone

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

2 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
implement
extenuating
surplus
assess

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
stern
caustic
epistolary
colossal

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

4 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85% Answer Correctly
nurture
raucous
commemorate
strict

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

5 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
flaw
epistolary
straddle

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."