ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 524836 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
Score 0% 63%

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1 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
rule
heed
iridescent
corrosive

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 heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

2 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
deceit
scamper
fraud

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

3 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
untenable
stern
mediate
veneration

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

4 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
compulsion
shimmering
onset
elate

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

5 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
entangle
patron
appalling
antidote

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."