ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 777808 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
Score 0% 74%

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1 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
frail
punctual
celebrated
stern

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

2 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
surly
flaunt
mediate
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

3 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
medium
mundane
archetypal
camaraderie

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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

4 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
liability
facade
garish

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

5 Methodical most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
extenuating
comprehensible
systematic
comparable

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."