ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 984590 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
exception
prompt
stealth
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
recrimination
preclude
prudent
vulgar

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

3 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
genial
archetypal
turmoil
surly

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

4 Trove most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
interminable
meticulous
cache
aerate

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

5 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
grandiose
futile
precept
foster

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."