ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 36938 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
advantageous
rule
benevolent
deferment

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

2 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
trim
archetypal
dubious
ramble

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

3 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
epistolary
moderate
contrite
absolve

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

4 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
pantomime
rhapsody
handicap
negate

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 rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

5 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
sameness
derivative
flagrant
clarity

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."