ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 964039 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.98
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1 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
regale
trim
rhapsody
flagrant

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

2 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
defect
ploy
mundane
colossal

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

3 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
aesthete
lucidity
exception
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

4 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
refurbish
gravity
irritation

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

5 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
cure
embellish
proximity
periodic

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."