ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 386536 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.02
Score 0% 60%

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1 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
elusive
induce
renown
exception

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

2 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
objectionable
accommodate
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

3 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
heinous
upbraid
foil
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

4 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
euphoria
deceit
insolence

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
benevolent
mediate
solace

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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."