ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 823805 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
Score 0% 74%

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1 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
rule
entangle
incisive
drub

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

2 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
grandiose
glorify
avian
finite

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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

3 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
punctual
melee
subside
epitaph

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

4 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
hedonism
manifest
incidental
execute

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

5 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
heed
inviolable
compassion
indecorous

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."