ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 23257 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
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1 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
embellish
trim
condone
buffoonery

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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

2 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
appalling
anthology
opponent
extenuating

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

3 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
defiant
exasperation
trove
inscription

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
impassive
beneficial
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

5 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
foil
incidental
extenuating
defect

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."