ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 619493 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
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1 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
deferment
pomp
favorable
extol

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
aesthete
intricate
verify
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

3 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
extenuating
adversary
pretentious

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
manifest
recrimination
judicious
pomp

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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

5 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
punctual
foil
corruption
parity

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."