ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 342633 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
combustion
lurid
rehash
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

2 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
gruff
induce
discern
foster

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

3 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
untenable
frugal
camaraderie
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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

4 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
prune
repeated
absolve
cunning

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
disposition
benefactor
revoke
deferment

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."