ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 947009 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
seriousness
brandish
salvage
raucous

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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
melee
prevent
inviolable
foil

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

3 Opportune most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
propitious
inviolable
rail
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

4 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
commemorate
precept
mask
frugal

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

5 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
intelligle
antidote
retroactive
pretentious

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."