ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 777989 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
procrastinate
trim
polarize

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

2 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
cover
flourish
frugal
fidelity

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

3 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
68% Answer Correctly
exalt
extant
stealth
suspect

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

4 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
contrite
raucous
pretense
redouble

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

5 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
adversary
ramble
redouble
cure

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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."