ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 771518 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
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1 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
incisive
clarity
trim
commemorate

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

2 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
cure
turmoil
oblivious
fidelity

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

3 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
diffident
compulsion
salvage

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

4 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
perception
comparable
blowhard
lenient

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

5 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
preclude
homage
repel
appraise

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."