ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 130295 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
scamper
excessive
finite
prominence

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

2 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
pallid
prevent
punctual
procrastinate

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

3 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
antidote
strategem
periodic
censure

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

4 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
comfort
induce
impenitent
mediate

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

5 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
seditious
preclude
turmoil

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."