ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 986593 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
rail
bitter
rancorous
awe

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

2 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
solace
negate
awe
anomaly

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

3 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
rail
eulogy
delay
punctual

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

4 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
extant
extenuating
combustion
dupe

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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

5 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
stern
trim
naive
mandate

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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."