ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 454981 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
heinous
dubious
rule
embellish

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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
refurbish
beneficial
eulogy
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

3 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
beat
prudent
comprehensible
curtail

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

4 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
deferment
facade
merciful
comparable

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

5 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
colossal
appalling
equitable

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."