ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 422910 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
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1 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
fickle
prompt
eulogy
moderate

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

2 Servile most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
brandish
curtail
untenable
slavish

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

3 Illuminate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
rail
revoke
demeanor
elucidate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

4 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
disconcert
commemorate
extol
impudence

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

5 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
egotist
gruff
rule
civility

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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."