ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 287502 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
Score 0% 64%

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1 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
trim
gravity
inviolable
mediate

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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

2 Trove most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
derelict
manifest
absolve
cache

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

3 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
extenuating
altruistic
distortion
equitable

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

4 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
proximity
postponement
polarize
promote

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

5 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
promote
extant
genial

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."