ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 350763 Results

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1 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
trim
pretense
revoke
flourish

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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

2 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
stifle
revoke
pretense

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
deferment
curtail
pliant
garish

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

4 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
punctual
revoke
assess
pretentious

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

5 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
apathetic
living
indecorous
accentuate

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."