ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 624755 Results

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1 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
serenity
appalling
composed
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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

2 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
elate
flaw
rescind

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

3 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
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derelict
hedonism
comparable
pale

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

4 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
admired
polarize
induce
plaudits

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

5 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
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discern
inflammatory
corrupt
polarize

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."