ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 925627 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
Score 0% 74%

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1 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
stern
flaw
archetypal
rule

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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

2 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
hedonism
frail
implement
elate

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

3 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
prompt
benefactor
pathos
defiant

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

4 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
punctual
sensualism
grandiose
immoderate

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

5 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
aesthete
detect
scapegoat
ploy

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."