ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 371616 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
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1 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
discern
prudent
trim
gravity

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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

2 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
interminable
obnoxious
impartial
recrimination

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

3 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
augment
advantageous
accommodate
suspect

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

4 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
scamper
cunning
flourish
odious

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

5 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
fragile
raucous
epitaph
shorten

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."