ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 359525 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
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1 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
sociable
baseless
proximity
colossal

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

2 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
incumbent
diffident
exculpate
garish

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

3 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
lenient
rule
finite
archaic

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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

4 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
raucous
brandish
preclude
exasperation

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

5 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
precept
dubious
demean

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."