ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 637129 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.98
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1 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
indecorous
mandate
courtesy
flagrant

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
88% Answer Correctly
equitable
buffer
manifest
start

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

3 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
celebrated
revoke
bird–like
lenient

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

4 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
punctual
brandish
trim
turmoil

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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

5 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
verify
clarity
melee
finite

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."