ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 334933 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
rule
advantageous
ethical
mediate

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

2 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
mundane
ramble
roam
ethical

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

3 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
augment
deceit
finite

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

4 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
advance
illuminate
intricate
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

5 Rhapsody most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
colossal
ecstasy
elate
benefactor

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."