ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 990539 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
heed
regale
execute
epitaph

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

2 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
elusive
garish
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

3 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
straddle
patron
inauspicious
placebo

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
cunning
trim
mediate
conduit

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

5 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
judicious
civility
pretense
clairvoyance

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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."