ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 349955 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
inviolable
entangle
prevent
catastrophic

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 entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

2 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
embellish
brawl
prudent
belated

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

3 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
heed
written
scapegoat
scamper

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

4 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
kudos
buffoonery
incidental
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

5 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
retroactive
apathetic
loyalty
inviolable

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."