ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 553494 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
entangle
judicious
unscrupulous
extol

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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
altruistic
foil
beneficial

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

3 Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
87% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
frail
eloquent
pretentious

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

4 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
condone
elusive
adorn
surplus

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

5 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
corroborate
nurture
impenitent
shorten

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."