ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 519630 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
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1 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
regale
inviolable
curtail

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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

2 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
ethical
peace
catastrophic
revive

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

3 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59% Answer Correctly
eloquent
avian
observe
flaw

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

4 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
retroactive
highlight
garish
elusive

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

5 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
disconcert
implausible
promote
flourish

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."