ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 407605 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
impassive
fidelity
placebo
epistolary

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

2 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
frugal
regurgitate
rule
illuminate

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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

3 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
drub
impartial
servile
stifle

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

4 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
turmoil
imply
embellish
conduit

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

5 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
brandish
anthology
pageantry
salvage

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."