ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 620552 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.74
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1 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
accommodate
rule
turmoil
revoke

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

2 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
raspy
demean
interminable
frail

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

3 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
advantageous
rail
curtail
odious

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

4 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
divide
pretense
moderate
demeanor

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

5 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
garish
scamper
irritation
prune

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."