ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 130314 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
brandish
trim
proximity

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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

2 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
bitter
induce
impenitent
mediate

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

3 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
revive
homage
inviolable
awe

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

4 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
servile
altruistic
inflammatory
curtail

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

5 Rehash most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
eulogy
trove
review
anthology

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."