ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 29564 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.14
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1 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
trim
mediate
derivative
rehash

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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

2 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
sparing
ramble
combative
rancorous

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
benevolent
condone
charade
indecorous

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

4 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
supple
flaunt
elucidate
servile

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

5 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
onset
cunning
distortion
serene

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."