ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 290530 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
Score 0% 74%

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1 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
compulsion
manifest
rule
rhapsody

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 manifest is "obvious.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

2 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
articulate
surplus
abate
futile

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

3 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
stealth
plaudits
exception
anomaly

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

4 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
induce
accommodate
review
rail

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

5 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
gigantic
absolve
inauspicious
appalling

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."