ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 885475 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
Score 0% 73%

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1 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
disdain
trim
oblivious
corrective

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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
detect
censure
rail
aerate

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

3 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
extant
gargantuan
aggressive
interminable

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

4 Absolve most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
exculpate
mundane
scamper
prune

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

5 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
epistolary
ploy
repulse
promote

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."