ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 960029 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.79
Score 0% 76%

Review

1 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
extol
pantomime
appalling

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

2 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
pleasant
avian
iridescent
nurture

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

3 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
ethical
accessible
accentuate
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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
baseless
colossal
extol

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

5 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
eloquent
aesthete
corrective
command

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."