ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 574990 Results

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1 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
insinuate
stifle
revoke
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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

2 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
stern
exasperation
frugal
living

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

3 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
salvage
composed
lucidity
revoke

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

4 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
lurid
gigantic
elusive
incisive

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

5 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
objectionable
ethical
turpitude
stealth

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."