ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 554629 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
Score 0% 69%

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1 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
entangle
incongruous
rule

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

2 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
flagrant
improbable
inauspicious
perception

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

3 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
impenitent
eulogy
punctual

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

4 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
condone
aesthete
duplicity
surly

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

5 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
pleasant
nurture
gravity
punctual

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."