ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 321009 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
derivative
assess
lenient
incongruous

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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

2 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
antidote
glorify
prudent
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

3 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
genial
flaw
commonplace
prudent

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

4 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
sugar pill
epistolary
prudent
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

5 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
archetypal
frugal
unscrupulous
cover

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."