ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 435901 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
rhapsody
rule
trove

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 rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

2 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
beneficial
aerate
postponement
augment

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

3 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
anthology
serenity
sensualism
solace

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

4 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
futile
censure
classic
solace

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

5 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
renown
epistolary
proximity
censure

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."