ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 907747 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
seriousness
avian
periodic

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

2 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
clarity
derelict
impartial
frugal

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

3 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
surplus
implausible
gravity
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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

4 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
belated
mandate
pretentious
accommodate

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

5 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
salvage
postponement
fickle
compulsion

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."