ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 953138 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.93
Score 0% 79%

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1 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
civility
censure
judicious
melee

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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

2 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
brandish
deceit
flagrant
surplus

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

3 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
pathos
rowdy
aesthete
extenuating

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
renovate
civility
incumbent
colossal

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

5 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
fraud
mandate
admired
composed

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."