ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 100096 Results

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Correct 0 3.61
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1 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
implausible
periodic
trim
archetypal

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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

2 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
liability
perception
impenitent
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

3 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
brandish
aesthete
frail
combustion

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

4 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
incongruous
stifle
parade
flaunt

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

5 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
epistolary
induce
benefactor
patron

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."