ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 870 Results

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1 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
manifest
prominence
foil

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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

2 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
appraise
pomp
judicious
epistolary

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

3 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
pretentious
authoritarian
revoke
dash

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

4 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
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belated
implement
placebo
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

5 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
camaraderie
mandate
immoderate

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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."