ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 667017 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
extenuating
glorify
penurious
rehash

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

2 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
precept
prudent
accessible
inscription

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

3 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
nurture
corruption
untenable

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

4 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
evident
servile
corrective
eulogy

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

5 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
elusive
commemorate
rule
induce

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."