REFRAIN, RECUSE These words include the

Neither similar nor contradictory meanings

CONFOUNDED, CONFUSE These words have:

Neither similar nor contradictory meanings

Wonderlic Personnel Practice Test — Questions and Answers

Question 1: The words TEMPORARY and CONTEMPORARY are:

Neither the same nor the opposite (Correct answer)
The same
The opposite

Correct answer: Neither the same nor the opposite

The word 'temporary' refers to something lasting for a limited time, implying impermanence. 'Contemporary,' on the other hand, means existing or occurring at the same time, or belonging to the present period. Despite their similar appearance and sound, their meanings are distinct and unrelated, rather than being synonyms or antonyms.

Question 2: A student can type at a rate of 35 words per minute. In two hours, how many words can he type?

3,700
3.900
4,500
4,200 (Correct answer)
5,500

Correct answer: 4,200

First, convert the given time from hours to minutes, as the typing rate is provided in words per minute. Two hours is equal to 120 minutes (2 hours * 60 minutes/hour). Then, multiply the typing rate (35 words per minute) by the total number of minutes (120) to find the total number of words typed, which is 4,200 words.

Question 3: FLEETING is TRANSIENT in the

PALATABLE is to AGREEABLE (Correct answer)
APATHETIC is to COMPASSIONATE
FIERCE is to CAPTIVATING
ADEPT is to UNACCOMPLISHED
GOVERNING is to DOMINEERING

Correct answer: PALATABLE is to AGREEABLE

The relationship between 'fleeting' and 'transient' is one of synonymy, as both words mean lasting for only a short time or being impermanent. To complete the analogy, we need to find an option where the two words are also synonyms. 'Palatable' means pleasant to taste or acceptable, which is a direct synonym for 'agreeable,' meaning pleasant or satisfactory.

Question 4: To make the figure on the left, which THREE options are required? Only pieces of the same hue can be stacked on top of each other.

A
B (Correct answer)
C (Correct answer)
D
E (Correct answer)

Correct answer: B

The target figure is composed of three distinct shapes and colors: a yellow square at the bottom, a red circle in the middle, and a blue triangle on top. Options B (yellow square), C (red circle), and E (blue triangle) are the exact pieces needed to construct this figure. The rule about stacking pieces of the same hue is either a distractor or refers to an internal consistency within a single piece, not between stacked pieces of the final figure.

Question 5: In the following series of numbers, what is the next number? 0.5 2 8 32

128 (Correct answer)
95
60
115

Correct answer: 128

This is a numerical series where each subsequent number is obtained by multiplying the previous number by 4. Starting with 0.5, multiplying by 4 gives 2, then 2 multiplied by 4 gives 8, and 8 multiplied by 4 gives 32. Therefore, to find the next number, 32 must be multiplied by 4, resulting in 128.

Question 6: Lumber is on sale for half off its normal price. Rowena spends $12.50 for 5 meters of lumber. How much does a meter of lumber cost on average?

$17.50
$2.50
$5.00 (Correct answer)
$15.00

Correct answer: $5.00

Rowena paid $12.50 for 5 meters of lumber, meaning the sale price per meter was $12.50 / 5 = $2.50. The problem states that the lumber is on sale for half off its normal price. Therefore, the sale price of $2.50 represents half of the normal price. To find the normal price per meter, we multiply the sale price by 2, which gives $2.50 * 2 = $5.00.

Question 7: REFRAIN, RECUSE These words include the

Neither similar nor contradictory meanings
Similar meanings (Correct answer)
Contradictory meanings

Correct answer: Similar meanings

The words 'refrain' and 'recuse' share similar core meanings related to holding back or withdrawing from an action. 'Refrain' means to stop oneself from doing something, often implying self-control. 'Recuse' means to remove oneself from participation, typically due to a conflict of interest. Both terms imply a deliberate act of non-participation or self-restraint.

Question 8: CONFOUNDED, CONFUSE These words have:

Contradictory meanings (Correct answer)
Neither similar nor contradictory meanings
Similar meanings

Correct answer: Contradictory meanings

While 'confounded' often means perplexed or bewildered, the word 'confound' also carries a meaning of proving something wrong or refuting an argument. In this sense, to confound an idea is to definitively show its incorrectness, leading to a clear resolution. Conversely, 'confuse' means to make something unclear, disordered, or difficult to understand, which directly opposes the clarity of a refutation. Therefore, when interpreted in this specific context, the words can be seen as having contradictory meanings regarding clarity and resolution.

Question 9: In the Northern Hemisphere, which month has the fewest number of hours of daylight?

December (Correct answer)
October
January
July

Correct answer: December

In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs around December 21st, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year. This astronomical event signifies the point when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted furthest away from the sun, resulting in the fewest hours of daylight during the month of December.

Question 10: Which of the THREE terms below have comparable meanings?

Determine
Downplay (Correct answer)
Derive
Devalue (Correct answer)
Diminish (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Downplay

The words 'downplay,' 'devalue,' and 'diminish' all share comparable meanings related to reducing the perceived importance, worth, or size of something. 'Downplay' means to make something seem less significant, 'devalue' means to reduce its worth, and 'diminish' means to make or become less in size, amount, or importance.

Question 11: A person saved $42 in 28 days. What was this person's daily savings average?

$1.28
$0.42
$1.50 (Correct answer)
$0.82
$1.75

Correct answer: $1.50

To find the daily savings average, you divide the total amount saved by the number of days over which the savings occurred. In this case, the person saved $42 over 28 days. Dividing $42 by 28 yields a daily savings average of $1.50.

Question 12: The price of a pack of paper is $1.97. How much would four packs set you back?

$6.18
$6.98
$4.88
$7.88 (Correct answer)
$7.58

Correct answer: $7.88

To calculate the total cost, multiply the price of one pack of paper by the number of packs purchased. With each pack costing $1.97 and purchasing four packs, the total cost is $1.97 multiplied by 4, which equals $7.88.

Question 13: CAPITALIZED is a word that appears below. What is the antonym of that term? Instructors that provide AMBIGUOUS lectures are frequently regarded as exceptional and have the greatest success in achieving student success.

Clear (Correct answer)
Opaque
Strong
Interesting
Ambivalent

Correct answer: Clear

The capitalized word in the sentence is 'AMBIGUOUS,' which means open to more than one interpretation or unclear. The question asks for its antonym, meaning a word with the opposite meaning. 'Clear' directly opposes 'ambiguous' by signifying something that is easy to understand, precise, and leaves no room for doubt or multiple interpretations.

Question 14: The antonym of VEHEMENT is

FERVENT
APATHETIC (Correct answer)
ZEALOUS
ARDENT
IMPASSIONED

Correct answer: APATHETIC

'Vehement' describes something done with strong feeling, passion, or intensity. The antonym, therefore, would be a word that signifies a lack of such emotion or enthusiasm. 'Apathetic' perfectly fits this description, meaning showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern, making it the direct opposite of vehement.

Question 15: A high-speed train may cover 25 feet in a third of a second. The train will have moved ____ feet in 4 seconds.

270
230
370
290
300 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 300

First, calculate the train's speed. If it covers 25 feet in one-third of a second, its speed is 25 feet / (1/3) second = 75 feet per second. To find out how far the train moves in 4 seconds, multiply its speed by the new time: 75 feet/second * 4 seconds = 300 feet.

Question 16: In March, Sam's utility bill was $25. In April, it was $32 more than in March, and in May, it was $19 less than in April. How much did he spend on average over the last three months?

$36
$38
$25
$40 (Correct answer)
$37

Correct answer: $40

First, calculate the bill for each month: March was $25. April was $25 + $32 = $57. May was $57 - $19 = $38. Next, sum the bills for all three months: $25 + $57 + $38 = $120. Finally, divide the total by the number of months (3) to find the average: $120 / 3 = $40.

Question 17: The meanings of the words PERCEIVE and DISCERN are?

Unrelated
Similar (Correct answer)
Contradictory

Correct answer: Similar

The words 'perceive' and 'discern' have very similar meanings, both referring to the act of recognizing, understanding, or becoming aware of something. 'Perceive' means to become conscious of something through the senses or intellect, while 'discern' implies perceiving or recognizing something, often with an added nuance of distinguishing it clearly or with insight.

Question 18: Which of the following words is different from the others?

Vocalist (Correct answer)
Piccolo
Viola
Guitar
Oboe

Correct answer: Vocalist

All the options except 'Vocalist' are names of specific musical instruments: a piccolo is a type of flute, a viola is a string instrument, a guitar is a string instrument, and an oboe is a woodwind instrument. 'Vocalist,' however, refers to a person who sings, making it the term that describes a performer rather than an instrument.

Wonderlic Personnel Practice Test

The words TEMPORARY and CONTEMPORARY are: