ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 627312 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
trim
egotist
diffident
trove

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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

2 Fickle most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
beneficial
disconcert
drab
erratic

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

3 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
conduit
arbitrate
egotist
condone

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

4 Methodical most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
extenuating
ramble
exasperation
systematic

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

5 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
disconcert
censure
epistolary
embroil

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."