ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 411055 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
Score 0% 71%

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1 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
avian
melee
manifest
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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

2 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
benevolent
jocularity
combative
embellish

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

3 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
proximity
repentant
oxygenate
preclude

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

4 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
hopeless
authoritarian
abate
preclude

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

5 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
accessible
handicap
buffer
indecorous

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."