ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 373087 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
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1 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
penurious
nurture
facade

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

2 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
sameness
moderate
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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

3 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
87% Answer Correctly
deferment
exalt
approachable
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

4 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
combative
lenient
pantomime
prevent

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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

5 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
demean
mundane
foil
pliant

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."