ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 59440 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

Review

1 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
judicious
illuminate
rail
liability

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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", 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."

2 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
precept
deceit
ethical

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

3 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
methodical
implement
pantomime
glorify

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

4 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
incidental
awe
impenitent

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

5 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
incidental
placebo
reanimate
heed

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."