ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 255014 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
intricate
comfort
corrective
precept

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
collection
rhapsody
insinuate
clarity

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

3 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
exception
corrupt
mediate
lenient

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

4 there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health.
84% Answer Correctly
advantageous
perception
supple
corroborate

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

5 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
disconcert
implausible
regale

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."