ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 63742 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
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1 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
compulsion
fickle
aesthete
judicious

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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

2 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
disconcert
obnoxious
devastating
ramble

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

3 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
pompous
scapegoat
flourish
drab

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

4 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
redouble
garish
charade
heinous

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

5 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
gravity
servile
mind
beneficial

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."