ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 763976 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
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1 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
proximity
indecorous
trim
fickle

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

2 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
incongruous
incisive
parity
destitute

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The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

3 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
augment
authoritarian
incidental
devastating

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
melee
lurid
melodious
commonplace

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

5 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
frugal
deceit
cunning
diffident

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."