ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 308810 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
Score 0% 74%

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1 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
refurbish
rule
embellish
celebrated

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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

2 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
stern
benefactor
melodious
hopeless

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

3 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
collection
celebrated
duplicity
salvage

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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

4 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
anthology
clairvoyance
highlight
epitaph

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

5 Servile most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
adversary
comprehensible
slavish
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."