ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 463535 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
Score 0% 73%

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1 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
trim
comprehensible
liability
nurture

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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

2 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
insolence
illuminate
fidelity
inappropriate

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
punctual
commemorate
brawl
colossal

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

4 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
regale
serene
inviolable
avian

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

5 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
buffer
limited
polarize
entangle

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."