ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 109210 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
Score 0% 71%

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1 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
demean
incidental
procrastinate
rule

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

2 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
commemorate
incidental
turpitude

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

3 Euphoria most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
elation
appraise
induce
censure

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

4 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
servile
stern
incisive
nearness

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

5 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
antiquated
ethical
pretense
regale

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."