ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 86074 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
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1 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
penurious
buffoonery
punctual
trim

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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

2 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
avian
articulate
salvage
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

3 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
61% Answer Correctly
adversary
censure
charade
elusive

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

4 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
oblige
archetypal
eloquent
pretense

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

5 Rhapsody most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
straddle
ecstasy
impenitent
gravity

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."