ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 478389 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
Score 0% 66%

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1 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
83% Answer Correctly
melodious
appraise
rowdy
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
living
defiant
pomp
curtail

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

3 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
demean
buffoonery
augment
commonplace

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
futile
scapegoat
objectionable
finite

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

5 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
trim
diffident
demeanor
appraise

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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."