ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 500436 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
indecorous
refurbish
dash
egotist

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
lurid
retroactive
waffle
indecorous

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

3 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
precept
inflammatory
grandiose

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

4 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
impenitent
rule
derivative
facade

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

5 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
liability
eulogy
abate
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", 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 eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."