ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 129635 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.13
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1 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
55% Answer Correctly
akin
implausible
retroactive
anthology

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

2 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
distortion
impassive
repel
deferment

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

3 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
melodious
penurious
evasive

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

4 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
rule
repel
archetypal
onset

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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

5 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
archetypal
mundane
extenuating
glaring

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."