ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 270332 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
avian
ecstatic
trim
sociable

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 sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

2 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
impudence
mandate
mediate
disdain

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

3 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
trove
genial
rowdy

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

4 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
grandiose
prompt
curtail
apathetic

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

5 Euphoria most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
elation
abate
disdain

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."