ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 122668 Results

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1 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
aerate
prevent
sociable
inflammatory

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
immoderate
avian
heinous
written

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

3 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
civility
pomp
impudent
derelict

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

4 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
perception
approachable
regale

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

5 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
diffident
corrective
renovate
euphoria

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."