ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 20893 Results

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Questions 5 5
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
meticulous
incisive
trim
corrosive

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

2 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
extant
flagrant
dulcet
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

3 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
appraise
seditious
embellish
mandate

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

4 Gargantuan most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
enormous
epitaph
melodious
incongruous

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The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

5 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
pathos
shorten
buffer
diffident

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."