ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 563137 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
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1 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
deferment
prominence
lenient
inscription

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

2 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
negate
prevent
belated
retroactive

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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

3 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
embellish
penurious
dreary
conduit

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
approachable
turpitude
combative
stern

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

5 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
gravity
derelict
incite
supple

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."