ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 24871 Results

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1 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
censure
penurious
ethical
untouchable

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

2 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
awe
repel
entertain
entangle

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

3 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
flaw
recrimination
demeanor
sparing

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
benefactor
redouble
prevent
prudent

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

5 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
flaunt
demeanor
precept
favorable

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."