ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 293054 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
improbable
surplus
flaw
aesthete

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

2 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
oblivious
comfort
periodic
hedonism

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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

3 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
opportune
trove
fraud
veneration

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

4 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
untenable
prevent
avian
egotist

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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

5 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
precept
caustic
flaw
brandish

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."