ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 88116 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
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1 The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
84% Answer Correctly
periodic
repel
favorable
turpitude

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

2 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
epitaph
comprehensible
comparable
cover

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

3 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
benefactor
hopeless
raspy
pomp

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

4 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
sociable
judicious
proximity
egotist

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

5 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
combative
highlight
periodic
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."