ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 239117 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.13
Score 0% 63%

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1 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
finite
ethical
genial
meticulous

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

2 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
prudent
pretense
trim
awe

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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

3 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
colossal
meticulous
veneration
combative

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

4 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
mandate
antidote
subside
flagrant

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

5 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
abate
anthology
systematic
elate

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."