ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 640327 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
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1 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
demeanor
compulsion
prevent
clarity

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 demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

2 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
exception
melee
rhapsody
blame

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

3 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
anthology
aerate
dreary

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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

4 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
raucous
recrimination
equitable

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

5 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
euphoria
accommodate
mundane
frugal

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."