ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 676425 Results

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1 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
hedonism
augment
immoderate
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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
plaudits
accentuate
accommodate

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

3 The defiant toddler refused to leave the park.
68% Answer Correctly
scamper
scapegoat
impudent
colossal

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

4 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
impartial
pantomime
adversary
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

5 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
scamper
extenuating
proximity
neutralize

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."