ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 385456 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.76
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1 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
naive
untenable
accommodate
waffle

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

2 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
64% Answer Correctly
impenitent
propitious
anthology
periodic

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

3 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
gruff
curtail
corruption
fickle

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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

4 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
appraise
judicious
entangle
gravity

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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

5 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
supple
implausible
upbraid
epistolary

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."