ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 130312 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.85
Score 0% 77%

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1 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
inviolable
camaraderie
stealth
prevent

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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

2 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
baseless
indecorous
hedonism
iridescent

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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

3 Methodical most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
systematic
exasperation
beneficial
serenity

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
scamper
defect
finite
prominence

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

5 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
revive
foster
benefactor
incidental

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."