ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 895978 Results

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1 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
prudent
prevent
authoritarian
comparable

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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

2 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
raucous
rowdy
fidelity
awe

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

3 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
fickle
brandish
melee
rescind

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

4 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
penurious
elusive
mundane
peace

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The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

5 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
opportune
sugar pill
egotist
exasperation

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."