ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 509110 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
precept
methodical
drub
glorify

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

2 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
impenitent
defect
revoke
accommodate

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

3 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
aesthete
iridescent
prevent

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

4 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
accentuate
judicious
exasperation
corrective

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

5 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
avian
renown
refurbish
diffident

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."