ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 400476 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
retroactive
censure
bitter
pantomime

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

2 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
interminable
serenity
limited
incisive

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

3 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
corroborate
repentant
stealth
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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

4 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
stealth
seditious
elusive
embellish

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

5 Incongruous most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
revive
foil
civility

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."