ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 519758 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
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1 Rancorous most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
prudent
untenable
bitter
benefactor

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

2 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
polarize
implement
epitaph

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

3 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
regale
benevolent
courtesy
euphoria

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

4 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
suspect
conduit
awe
pretense

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

5 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
patron
appraise
exception
turpitude

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."