ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 346682 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.84
Score 0% 77%

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1 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
stealth
rule
euphoria
cunning

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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

2 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
inviolable
procrastinate
foil

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

3 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
courtesy
genial
exception

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

4 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
precept
buffoonery
revive
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

5 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
reanimate
lurid
indecorous
accentuate

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."