ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 829694 Results

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1 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
indecorous
prompt
stifle
recrimination

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
genial
prevent
onset
scamper

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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

3 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
appalling
exception
ethical
sociability

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
nurture
augment
excessive
salvage

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

5 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
pathos
augment
grandiose
impassive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."