ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 607670 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
trim
indecorous
buffoonery

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 buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
duplicity
frail
corrosive
illuminate

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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 Implement most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
execute
procrastinate
embellish
nurture

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

4 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
dupe
combative
heed
euphoria

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

5 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
interminable
garish
commemorate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."