ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 871408 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
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1 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
judicious
exalt
catastrophic
futile

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

2 Condone most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
excuse
methodical
perception
oblivious

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

3 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
compassion
cunning
retroactive
illuminate

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

4 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
scamper
chaos
incisive
iridescent

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

5 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
benefactor
verify
flagrant
repentant

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."