ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 569112 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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1 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
induce
vulgar
demean
adversary

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

2 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
surplus
buffoonery
awe
judicious

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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
commemorate
foil
glorify
beneficial

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

4 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
liability
improbable
preclude
retroactive

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

5 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
ploy
servile
dash
pomp

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."