ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 884328 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
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1 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
belated
comparable
inviolable
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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

2 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
ethical
retrograde
obnoxious
euphoria

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

3 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
spew
regale
archetypal
gruff

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

4 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
surplus
absolve
polarize
genial

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

5 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
mediate
inflammatory
intensify
repentant

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."