ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 993129

Questions 5
Words fickle, incumbent, prune, punctual, stern

Study Guide

fickle
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month.
incumbent
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
prune
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.
punctual
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
stern
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.