ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 593342 Results

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1 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
embellish
judicious
stifle
derelict

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
rescind
composed
periodic
frugal

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

3 Recrimination most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
mandate
counterclaim
grandiose
epitaph

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

4 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
moderate
kudos
dubious
serenity

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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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

5 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
exasperation
obdurate
diffident
futile

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."