ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 748002 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
defiant
trim
raucous
heinous

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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

2 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
parity
gigantic
composed
comparable

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

3 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
demean
veneration
drub
liability

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

4 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
equitable
honorable
prominence
elate

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

5 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
nurture
prominence
cognition
flourish

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."