ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 589507 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
Score 0% 74%

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1 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
straddle
extol
salvage
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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

2 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
trim
opportune
turpitude
proximity

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

3 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
fidelity
corrective
mandate
ceaseless

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

4 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
repeated
recrimination
frugal
apathetic

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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
melodious
corrosive
drub
devastating

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."