ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 420916 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.10
Score 0% 62%

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1 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
melodious
corrective
archetypal
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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
incongruous
obnoxious
lucidity
censure

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

3 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
grandiose
benefactor
inflammatory
objectionable

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

4 Aesthete most nearly means:
51% Answer Correctly
manifest
connoisseur
stealth
melodious

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

5 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
surfeit
iridescent
sociable
impenitent

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."