ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 413249 Results

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1 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
roam
buffoonery
pallid
fidelity

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

2 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
duplicity
induce
serenity
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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

3 Raucous most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
pomp
rowdy
implausible
impenitent

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

4 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85% Answer Correctly
corroborate
flagrant
strict
frugal

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

5 Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams.
66% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
ploy
ecstasy
conduit

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."