ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 167454 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.77
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1 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
compulsion
clairvoyance
rule
fickle

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

2 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
turmoil
delight
corroborate
untenable

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

3 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
negate
ploy
adversary
delay

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

4 Condone most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
genial
eloquent
opportune
excuse

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

5 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
spew
fraud
defiant

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."