ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 220240 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
solace
advantageous
diffident
rule

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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

2 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
untouchable
onset
moderate
epistolary

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

3 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
incidental
immoderate
delay
stealth

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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

4 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
corrective
genial
combative
bitter

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

5 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
polarize
recrimination
aerate
upbraid

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."