ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 887913 Results

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1 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
exasperation
gravity
judicious
melodious

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
indecorous
condone
raucous
incite

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

3 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
futile
accentuate
liability

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. 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 futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
flagrant
pretentious
euphoria
prune

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

5 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
deferment
solace
improbable
turmoil

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."