ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 990934 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
Score 0% 70%

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1 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
clarity
prudent
trim
facade

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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

2 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
regale
honorable
gargantuan
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

3 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
dash
oblivious
ethical
implausible

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

4 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
methodical
odious
genial
celebrated

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

5 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
civility
interminable
prune

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."