ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 380807 Results

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1 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85% Answer Correctly
trove
strict
onset
eulogy

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

2 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
contrite
corroborate
procrastinate
discern

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

3 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
lenient
elate
placebo
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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

4 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
insinuate
imply
nurture
extenuating

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

5 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
apathetic
buffer
defect
stealth

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."