ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 526794 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.79
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1 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
anthology
comprehensible
trim
perception

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 anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

2 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
liability
extenuating
overjoyed
elate

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 Revoke most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
revive
aerate
ramble
rescind

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

4 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
colossal
demeanor
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

5 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
gruesome
insinuate
serenity
brandish

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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."