ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 672329 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
extant
demeanor
facade
delay

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

2 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
trove
trim
incongruous
futile

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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

3 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
brandish
aesthete
fragile
pomp

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

4 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
surly
serenity
stealth
impenitent

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

5 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
untenable
garish
patron
scamper

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."