ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 472946 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
Score 0% 74%

Review

1 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
flaunt
entangle
approachable
negate

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

2 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
raspy
colossal
melee
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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

3 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
patron
distortion
benefactor
retroactive

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

4 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
discern
pompous
recrimination
extenuating

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

5 Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.
81% Answer Correctly
tardy
archetypal
iridescent
opportune

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."