ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 346935 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
Score 0% 74%

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1 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
melodious
rule
condone
flagrant

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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

2 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
eloquent
insinuate
corrupt
incisive

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

3 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
apathetic
exculpate
dubious
rehash

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

4 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
negate
harsh
serenity
extenuating

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

5 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
merciful
catastrophic
inflammatory
corrosive

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."