ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 841252 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
awe
plaudits
foil
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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

2 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
rancorous
pantomime
rule
pomp

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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

3 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
garish
lucidity
mundane
fickle

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

4 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
compulsion
sensualism
salvage
heed

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

5 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
sociable
benevolent
appalling
patron

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."