ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 498838 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
Score 0% 71%

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1 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
fraud
pantomime
commonplace
aesthete

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

2 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
raspy
incumbent
awe
aggressive

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

3 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
illuminate
extol
rule
benefactor

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

4 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
extol
bitter
liability
heed

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

5 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
periodic
incumbent
trim
euphoria

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."