ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 841248 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.08
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1 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
serenity
liability
censure
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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

2 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
beneficial
contortion
inviolable
refurbish

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

3 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
63% Answer Correctly
propitious
ploy
appraise
entangle

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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

4 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
periodic
retrograde
liability
beneficial

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

5 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
derelict
serenity
disdain
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."