ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 123884 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
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1 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
archaic
pretense
archetypal
trim

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 pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

2 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
promote
accommodate
distortion
blowhard

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

3 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
prudent
foil
mask
interminable

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

4 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
combustion
limited
catastrophic
incidental

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

5 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
moderate
exalt
impartial
lurid

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."