ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 780068 Results

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Correct 0 3.46
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1 Opportune most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
propitious
pretense
scapegoat
insinuate

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

2 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
renown
trove
finite
ploy

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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

3 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
pretense
awe
proximity

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

4 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
intelligle
condone
stifle
penurious

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

5 Lurid most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
sociable
celebrated
gruesome
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."