ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 812221 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
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1 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
indecorous
trim
fickle
derivative

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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

2 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
turpitude
archetypal
appraise
pompous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

3 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
turpitude
rail
oblige
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

4 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
stifle
chaos
punctual
abate

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

5 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
entangle
fragile
extant
highlight

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."