ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 974971 Results

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1 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
compulsion
trim
extenuating
hedonism

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars.
59% Answer Correctly
combustion
promote
penurious
cache

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

3 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
impudence
gravity
euphoria

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

4 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
incisive
revoke
hedonism
crafty

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

5 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
periodic
verify
belated
composed

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."