ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 34812 Results

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Correct 0 3.54
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1 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
trim
adversary
corrosive
composed

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
pathos
methodical
incite

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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

3 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
extant
inappropriate
eloquent
iridescent

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

4 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
melee
pretentious
refurbish
bird–like

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

5 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
foil
accessible
drab
brandish

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."