ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 258467 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
Score 0% 70%

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1 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
servile
deferment
eulogy
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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

2 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
drab
stealth
accentuate
dreary

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

3 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
turpitude
derivative
impudent
implausible

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

4 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
straddle
deceit
benevolent
flaw

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

5 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
elation
fidelity
salvage
diffident

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."