ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 75291 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
genial
incongruous
rule
turpitude

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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

2 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
drub
fragile
stern

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

3 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
refurbish
incite
implement
insolence

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
punctual
compulsion
celebrated

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

5 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
impenitent
nurture
prominence

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."