ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 354547 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.05
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1 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
judicious
perception
conduit
ecstatic

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

2 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
incidental
melodious
buffer
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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

3 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
comparable
camaraderie
pompous
genial

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

4 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
meticulous
disdain
elucidate
rancorous

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

5 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
belated
antidote
corruption
heed

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."