ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 441239 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
Score 0% 73%

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1 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
trim
serenity
accommodate
benefactor

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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
incisive
futile
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
lucidity
benefactor
antidote
condone

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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

4 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
approachable
beneficial
equitable
turpitude

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

5 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
archetypal
bitter
impenitent

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."