ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 479779 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
regale
trim
flagrant
pathos

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

2 Awe most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
veneration
induce
incisive
brandish

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

3 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
verify
egotist
servile

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

4 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
prompt
methodical
revoke
naive

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

5 Lurid most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
pallid
gruesome
punctual
prune

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."