ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 179796 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
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1 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
benefactor
trove
prevent
indecorous

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
55% Answer Correctly
revive
redouble
akin
fidelity

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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

3 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
extenuating
elucidate
corrective
genial

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

4 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
stifle
furtiveness
civility
regale

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

5 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
intensify
accessible
authoritarian
immoderate

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."