ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 489373 Results

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1 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
absolve
derivative
rail
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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

2 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
prominence
turmoil
detect
recrimination

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

3 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
untenable
eulogy
implement
excessive

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

4 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
raucous
insinuate
servile

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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

5 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
sociable
oblivious
pleasant
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."