ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 365632 Results

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1 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
insinuate
prevent
corroborate
fickle

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

2 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
condone
opportune
careless
augment

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

3 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
disconcert
epitaph
turmoil
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
sparing
stern
serenity
plaudits

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

5 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
curtail
nurture
exalt
delight

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."