ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 860299 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
Score 0% 72%

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1 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
collection
antidote
duplicity

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

2 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
impartial
placebo
absolve
serenity

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

3 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
revive
strict
regale
corrective

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

4 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
intricate
flourish
rule
antidote

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

5 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
renown
implausible
implement
pathos

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."