ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 372248 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
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1 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
cunning
lenient
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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

2 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
discern
pathos
bird–like
archaic

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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

3 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
flourish
incisive
detect
clarity

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

4 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
indecorous
disdain
retrograde
illuminate

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

5 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
flagrant
repel
cognition
demeanor

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."