ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 775790 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.92
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1 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
scamper
trim
futile
colossal

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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

2 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
censure
curtail
exasperation
opponent

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

3 Accessible most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
melee
foil
approachable
futile

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

4 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
renovate
supple
exasperation
condone

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

5 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
disdain
raspy
mundane
inscription

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."