ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 991290 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
Score 0% 64%

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1 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
gruff
inflammatory
judicious
induce

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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

2 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
mediate
renovate
ramble
extant

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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

3 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
appalling
advantageous
authoritarian
anomaly

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

4 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
impenitent
strategem
elate
exalt

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

5 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
methodical
naive
combative

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."