ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 886902 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
pathos
penurious
epistolary
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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

2 The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month.
60% Answer Correctly
mandate
erratic
mediate
melee

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

3 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
harsh
catastrophic
implausible

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

4 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
commemorate
demeanor
urge
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

5 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
60% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
lurid
observe
incumbent

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."