ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 406808 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.93
Score 0% 79%

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1 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
rule
drub
foil
ecstatic

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
regurgitate
inviolable
antidote

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

3 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
diffident
igniting
drub

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

4 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
insinuate
foil
antiquated
augment

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

5 Authoritarian most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
clarity
turmoil
strict
mediate

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."