ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 484707 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.95
Score 0% 59%

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1 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
absolve
redouble
compulsion
trim

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

2 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
pathos
embellish
promote

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
elate
petty
proximity
epistolary

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

4 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
furtiveness
rancorous
regurgitate
heed

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
polarize
camaraderie
naive
inscription

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."