ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 649485 Results

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1 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
embellish
rail
accommodate
impassive

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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
rule
straddle
redouble

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

3 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
servile
negate
rescind
awe

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

4 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
archetypal
bird–like
inflammatory
raspy

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The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

5 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
extenuating
keen
placebo
ethical

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."