ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 466837 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
rule
buffoonery
surplus
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 buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

2 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
euphoria
corrupt
conduit
inviolable

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

3 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
flaunt
sensualism
grandiose
civility

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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
facade
highlight
implausible
pantomime

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

5 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
fidelity
insinuate
comprehensible
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."