ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 202243 Results

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Correct 0 3.37
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1 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
trim
regurgitate
servile
antidote

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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

2 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
mediate
immoderate
crafty
stern

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

3 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
accentuate
hedonism
frugal
seditious

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

4 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
indecorous
igniting
perception
brandish

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

5 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
64% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
rhapsody
propitious
implausible

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 rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."