ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 800947 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.87
Score 0% 77%

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1 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
raspy
prevent
incumbent
refurbish

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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

2 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
disdain
entangle
vulgar
lenient

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

3 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
corrective
glorify
derivative

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

4 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
celebrated
egotist
revive
highlight

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

5 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
peace
combative
serenity

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."