ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 726603 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
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1 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
rule
entangle
plaudits
compulsion

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 entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

2 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
serenity
sameness
salvage
exalt

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
appraise
caustic
civility
grandiose

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

4 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
disposition
authoritarian
plaudits
opportune

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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

5 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
appraise
bird–like
fragile
solace

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."