ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 247434 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
Score 0% 73%

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1 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
trim
aesthete
elate
demeanor

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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

2 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
pathos
rescue
grandiose
egotist

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

3 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
proximity
anthology
seriousness
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

4 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
illuminate
brawl
unscrupulous
antidote

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

5 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
exculpate
inflammatory
drab
lenient

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."