ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 333122 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
epistolary
naive
surplus
trim

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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

2 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
iridescent
inflammatory
illuminate
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
trove
incite
inauspicious
belated

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

4 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
contrite
implausible
placebo
penurious

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

5 The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
84% Answer Correctly
turpitude
indecorous
immoderate
favorable

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."