ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 673008 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
Score 0% 64%

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1 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
punctual
absolve
untouchable
repel

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

2 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
judicious
anthology
raspy
clarity

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

3 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
condone
retrograde
gruff
apathetic

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
upbraid
insinuate
celebrated
placebo

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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

5 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
combative
appalling
living
beneficial

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."