ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 442903 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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1 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
dubious
dreary
advantageous
prune

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

2 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
assess
rhapsody
fraud
accommodate

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

3 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
trim
conduit
corrosive
manifest

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 manifest is "obvious.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

4 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
mundane
inviolable
promote
advance

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The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

5 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
comparable
inflammatory
methodical

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."