ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 358173 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80% Answer Correctly
clarity
hopeless
censure
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

2 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
melee
veneration
corrosive
brandish

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

3 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
rancorous
fickle
camaraderie
rule

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 rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

4 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
implausible
fidelity
handicap
heed

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

5 Pantomime most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
charade
surplus
redouble
raucous

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."