ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 225966 Results

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1 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
euphoria
ecstatic
entangle
trim

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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

2 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
untouchable
incumbent
regale
pretentious

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

3 Appalling most nearly means:
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pathos
brandish
dreadful
flagrant

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The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

4 Grandiose most nearly means:
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stealth
methodical
pretentious
eloquent

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

5 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
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implement
timid
incisive
incumbent

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The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."