ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 890576 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
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1 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
conduit
servile
hedonism
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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
fragile
repel
disposition

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

3 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
liability
buffer
unnerve

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 Rail most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
upbraid
sociable
epitaph
disconcert

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
plaudits
careless
rehash
epitaph

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."