ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 222127 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
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1 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
absolve
camaraderie
trim
rehash

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

2 Heed most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
cunning
mediate
mind
benefactor

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

3 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
genial
flaunt
colossal
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

4 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
proximity
corroborate
incisive
merciful

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

5 Manifest most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
futile
demeanor
distortion
evident

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."