ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 913014 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
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1 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
oblivious
comparable
induce
renown

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

2 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
trim
pantomime
repentant
lenient

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

3 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
59% Answer Correctly
fickle
slavish
extenuating
penurious

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

4 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
flagrant
impartial
elate
turmoil

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

5 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
80% Answer Correctly
rancorous
eulogy
grandiose
shorten

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."