ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 907057 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
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1 Servile most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
meticulous
flourish
slavish

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

2 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
promote
illuminate
censure
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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
precept
beat
epistolary
combustion

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

4 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
77% Answer Correctly
dubious
merciful
epitaph
rancorous

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

5 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
eloquent
corrupt
stealth
fraud

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."