ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 734382 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
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1 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
opportune
highlight
anthology
promote

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

2 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
censure
trim
liability
advantageous

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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

3 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
intricate
irritation
fraud
indecorous

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

4 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
mundane
melodious
pleasant
incidental

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

5 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
ethical
mediate
subside
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."