ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 806601 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.84
Score 0% 77%

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1 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
insolence
facade
prevent

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

2 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
postponement
derelict
opportune

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

3 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
elusive
opponent
conduit
commemorate

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

4 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
garish
untouchable
inauspicious
prune

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

5 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
flaunt
inflammatory
brandish

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."