ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 365172 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
Score 0% 68%

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1 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
extant
opportune
disconcert
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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

2 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
implausible
adversary
censure
odious

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

3 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
subside
extenuating
indecorous
commemorate

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

4 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
anthology
surplus
cognition
flaw

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

5 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
buffer
homage
insolence
combative

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."