ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 962199 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
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1 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
flagrant
eulogy
heinous
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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

2 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
turpitude
regurgitate
living
placebo

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

3 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
disconcert
adorn
prudent
exasperation

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 Gargantuan most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
exception
disdain
untenable
enormous

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

5 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
repulse
parity
sociable

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."