ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 767980 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
liability
epitaph
elusive
rule

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 epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

2 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
pliant
derelict
implausible
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

3 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
interminable
incisive
command
buffer

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
incumbent
inviolable
sociable

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

5 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
flagrant
assess
repentant

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."