ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 256045 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
Score 0% 69%

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1 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
flourish
oblige
curtail
opportune

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

2 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
melee
rancorous
remedial
brandish

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

3 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
censure
redouble
eulogy

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

4 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
rule
negate
prudent
drab

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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

5 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
pretentious
retroactive
fragile
antiquated

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."