ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 727637 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
Score 0% 70%

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1 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
melee
unscrupulous
celebrated
anomaly

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

2 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
duplicity
retroactive
gargantuan
medium

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

3 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
serenity
extol
prompt
revive

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

4 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
beat
incidental
composed
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

5 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
implement
disposition
proximity
moderate

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 implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."