ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 389322 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
fidelity
trim
naive
exalt

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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

2 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
demean
composed
periodic

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

3 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
turmoil
parity
cognition
accommodate

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

4 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pathos
dupe
demean
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

5 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
accessible
condone
admired
appalling

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."