ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 495482 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
beneficial
manifest
accentuate
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 manifest is "obvious.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

2 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
impenitent
opportune
opponent
celebrated

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

3 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
induce
comprehensible
clarity
seditious

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

4 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
80% Answer Correctly
appraise
antidote
foil
brawl

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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

5 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
diffident
polarize
excessive
augment

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."