ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 733676 Results

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1 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
trim
indecorous
discern
accommodate

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

2 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
compulsion
pantomime
inappropriate
archaic

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

3 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
mundane
abate
salvage
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

4 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
sparing
precept
stifle
refurbish

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

5 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
patron
regurgitate
camaraderie
civility

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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."