ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 700061 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.08
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1 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
odious
prudent
exception
epitaph

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

2 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
scamper
drub
methodical
renown

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

3 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
homage
incumbent
mandate
retroactive

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

4 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
fidelity
brandish
seriousness
pantomime

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

5 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
contrite
diffident
extenuating
compulsion

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."