ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 362816 Results

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1 Prune most nearly means:
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accommodate
trim
melodious
extenuating

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
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mind
untenable
derelict
eloquent

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The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

3 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
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corrupt
accessible
opportune
obnoxious

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The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

4 Pantomime most nearly means:
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exasperation
charade
raspy
futile

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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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

5 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
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placebo
combustion
classic
pomp

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The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."