ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 344574 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
Score 0% 68%

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1 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
meticulous
contrite
colossal
duplicity

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

2 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
prudent
mandate
homage
mundane

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

3 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
insolence
incongruous
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

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

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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

5 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
rehash
rhapsody
deceit

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."