ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 513547 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
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1 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
rule
refurbish
punctual
corroborate

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

2 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
surfeit
indecorous
pomp
parity

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

3 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
benevolent
clairvoyance
liability
frugal

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", 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 clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

4 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
archaic
devastating
comprehensible
facade

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

5 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
manifest
inauspicious
extant

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."