ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 638319 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.79
Score 0% 76%

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1 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
composed
rule
avian

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

2 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
favorable
equitable
embellish

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

3 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
exalt
impassive
flourish
surplus

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

4 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
rancorous
inscription
elusive
redouble

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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

5 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
drub
incumbent
aggressive
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."