ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 402767 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
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1 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
disconcert
untouchable
flaw
naive

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

2 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
pretentious
accentuate
condone

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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

3 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
rule
mediate
rail
cunning

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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

4 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
drab
buffoonery
pretentious
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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

5 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
dubious
awe
pretentious
polarize

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."