ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 654175 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
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1 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
immoderate
prevent
salvage
genial

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
upbraid
punctual
prudent
celebrated

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

3 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
trove
odious
meticulous
pretense

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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

4 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
elusive
induce
insinuate
arbitrate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

5 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
liability
punctual
inscription
entangle

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."