ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 992753 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
Score 0% 70%

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1 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
beneficial
trim
disdain
repentant

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

2 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
inviolable
aerate
intelligle
repentant

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

3 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
cunning
facade
indecorous
gruesome

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

4 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
rail
merciful
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

5 Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars.
59% Answer Correctly
immoderate
onset
cache
extenuating

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."