ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 115524 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
trim
curtail
mandate
intricate

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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

2 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
brandish
pantomime
extenuating
interminable

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

3 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
indecorous
beat
apathetic
anthology

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 Trove most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
fraud
melodious
repentant
cache

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

5 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
interminable
prudent
benefactor
oblige

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."