ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 598692 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
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1 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
trim
fidelity
penurious
incidental

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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

2 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
62% Answer Correctly
punctual
channel
eulogy
exception

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

3 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
beneficial
serenity
reanimate
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

4 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
oblivious
improbable
meticulous
mediate

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

5 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
benefactor
repel
turpitude
banal

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."