ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 888212 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
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1 Exalt most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
exalt
penurious
prune
glorify

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

2 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
awe
incidental
contrite

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

3 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
repentant
intelligle
egotist
appalling

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
placebo
pretentious
pomp
prevent

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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

5 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
lenient
mind
pallid
mandate

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."