ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 21835 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
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1 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
disdain
onset
antidote
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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

2 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
supple
defiant
surly
heed

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

3 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
deferment
buffer
frugal
admired

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
moderate
awe
scamper
classic

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

5 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
intricate
periodic
facade

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."