ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 105553 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.78
Score 0% 76%

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1 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
incidental
trim
turmoil

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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

2 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
ethical
equitable
bitter
defiant

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

3 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
pale
negate
polarize
accessible

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

4 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
cunning
raucous
awe
aggressive

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

5 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
servile
stifle
beat
impenitent

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."