ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 547896 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.83
Score 0% 77%

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1 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
aesthete
rehash
exasperation
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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

2 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
melee
gruesome
accessible
periodic

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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

3 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
frail
appalling
distortion
fraud

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

4 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
futile
rail
camaraderie
bird–like

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

5 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
equitable
egotist
lenient
dash

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."