ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 79142 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
beneficial
placebo
liability
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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

2 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
retroactive
onset
favorable
polarize

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

3 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
commemorate
curtail
dulcet
manifest

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

4 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
entangle
fidelity
subside
duplicity

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

5 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
buffer
censure
facade
entertain

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."