ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 106177 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
Score 0% 70%

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1 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
prevent
discern
demeanor

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

2 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
gravity
archaic
entertain
stealth

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

3 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
prompt
prudent
comparable
precept

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

4 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
distortion
fidelity
benefactor
fastidious

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

5 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
ethical
combative
blame
inviolable

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."