ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 575486 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
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1 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
retroactive
prudent
judicious
censure

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

2 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
gravity
hedonism
kudos
ethical

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

3 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
aerate
eulogy
appalling
brandish

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
gravity
repeated
elusive
lenient

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

5 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
grandiose
appalling
mundane
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."