ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 115784 Results

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1 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
discern
dreadful
rancorous
commemorate

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

2 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
64% Answer Correctly
baseless
incisive
exception
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

3 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
evident
buffer
prune
accommodate

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
induce
nurture
rule
indecorous

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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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

5 Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
57% Answer Correctly
divination
accessible
stern
inauspicious

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The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."