ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 22180 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.84
Score 0% 77%

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1 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
flaunt
solace
cunning
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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

2 Accessible most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
onset
aerate
approachable
corrosive

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

3 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
combative
penurious
inflammatory
pompous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

4 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
promote
prudent
beat
plaudits

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

5 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85% Answer Correctly
aesthete
strict
raucous
absolve

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."