ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 686120 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
finite
prevent
stealth
moderate

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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

2 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
deferment
gravity
surfeit
fragile

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

3 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
incisive
glorify
awe
rail

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

4 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
gravity
flourish
ramble
disposition

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

5 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
evasive
archaic
authoritarian
ethical

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."