ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 923207 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
adversary
rhapsody
trim
civility

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 rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

2 Aesthete most nearly means:
51% Answer Correctly
archetypal
beneficial
connoisseur
embellish

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

3 Gargantuan most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
lenient
enormous
combative
appalling

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

4 The defiant toddler refused to leave the park.
68% Answer Correctly
onset
impudent
retroactive
straddle

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

5 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
catastrophic
induce
deferment

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."