ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 12224 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
renown
rancorous
methodical
adversary

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 Opportune most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
propitious
insolence
polarize
promote

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

3 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
colossal
trim
scamper
embellish

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

4 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
ramble
prominence
command
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

5 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
prominence
benefactor
adversary
articulate

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."