ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 103309 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
interminable
highlight
comparable
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

2 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
benevolent
trim
ploy
ramble

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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

3 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
pallid
archetypal
stern
untouchable

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

4 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
adversary
authoritarian
flourish
recrimination

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

5 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
timid
apathetic
impenitent
beneficial

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."