ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 176390 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
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1 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
immoderate
implausible
benefactor

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

2 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
lenient
hopeless
combative
lurid

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

3 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
grandiose
incidental
serene
trove

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

4 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
corrective
finite
catastrophic
shimmering

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

5 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
stealth
archaic
sensualism
turmoil

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."