ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 324173 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
revoke
trim
intricate
advantageous

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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

2 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
deferment
mandate
inauspicious
complement

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

3 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
strict
distortion
corrosive
melodious

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

4 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
illuminate
augment
parity
handicap

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

5 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
finite
buffer
discern

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."