ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 570055 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
serenity
baseless
curtail
pretentious

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

2 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
prune
sociable
roam
incidental

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

3 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
87% Answer Correctly
enormous
revive
implement
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

4 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
fidelity
altruistic
civility
inviolable

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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

5 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
plaudits
indecorous
hopeless
comparable

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."