ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 311739 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
flaw
gravity
prevent
pallid

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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

2 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
extenuating
cover
corroborate
ramble

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
equitable
dubious
classic
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
seditious
exasperation
derelict
aerate

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

5 Inviolable most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
untouchable
deferment
retroactive
polarize

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."