ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 628104 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
precept
fidelity
favorable
apathetic

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

2 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
prominence
trim
onset
pallid

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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

3 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
63% Answer Correctly
penurious
repel
propitious
precept

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

4 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
immoderate
adorn
insolence
civility

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

5 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
inviolable
lurid
kudos
repentant

Solution
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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."