ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 237885 Results

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1 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
condone
trim
compulsion
anthology

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

2 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
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illuminate
scapegoat
pomp
mind

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 Iridescent most nearly means:
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drub
exasperation
shimmering
flaunt

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The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
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liability
appalling
clairvoyance
contrite

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

5 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
lurid
keen
finite
extant

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The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."