ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 554310 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
intricate
trim
supple
melodious

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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
corrective
written
melodious
punctual

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

3 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
censure
collection
rail
brandish

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

4 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
aesthete
equitable
entangle

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

5 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
mask
prudent
pathos
eulogy

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."