ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 897431 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
Score 0% 63%

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1 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
mundane
rhapsody
trim
immoderate

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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

2 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
judicious
stern
euphoria
periodic

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

3 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
frugal
vulgar
composed
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

4 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
combative
appalling
flaunt
subside

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

5 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
dupe
surplus
intricate
periodic

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."