ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 604340 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.92
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1 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
refurbish
ramble
judicious
commemorate

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

2 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
brandish
rancorous
altruistic
methodical

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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
punctual
serenity
contortion

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

4 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
lurid
heed
inscription
egotist

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

5 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
avian
refurbish
scorn
liability

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", 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."