ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 178143 Results

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Correct 0 3.77
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1 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
antidote
trim
straddle

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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

2 The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month.
59% Answer Correctly
stifle
melee
cunning
erratic

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

3 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
augment
turpitude
oblige
demean

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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

4 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
inflammatory
discern
incisive

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

5 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
88% Answer Correctly
start
preclude
antidote
epistolary

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."