ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 963722 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
Score 0% 72%

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1 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
absolve
diffident
prevent
anthology

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

2 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
eloquent
camaraderie
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

3 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
74% Answer Correctly
heinous
compassion
accessible
condone

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

4 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
opportune
facade
igniting
retroactive

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

5 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
appalling
apathetic
excessive
implausible

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."