ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 511112 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
Score 0% 73%

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1 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
colossal
trove
rule
methodical

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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

2 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
retroactive
renown
flagrant
disconcert

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

3 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
careless
repel
heed
cunning

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

4 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
aesthete
revive
igniting
incidental

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

5 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
ploy
improbable
rail
punctual

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."