ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 893411 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

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1 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
ploy
rule
raucous
absolve

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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

2 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
finite
collection
archaic
insolence

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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

3 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
untouchable
untenable
fickle
extant

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
duplicity
supple
petty
beneficial

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

5 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
eloquent
pageantry
celebrated
pallid

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."