ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 653141 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
67% Answer Correctly
genial
gruff
untenable
ominous

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

2 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
advantageous
anthology
diffident
rule

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

3 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
remedial
revoke
incisive

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

4 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
interminable
fickle
revive
articulate

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

5 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
disconcert
abate
impassive
solace

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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."