ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 969017 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
Score 0% 72%

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1 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
rescind
defiant
raspy
appraise

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

2 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
pathos
proximity
gargantuan
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

3 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
accentuate
deceit
servile

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

4 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
strict
augment
eloquent
extenuating

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

5 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
exalt
precept
compulsion

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."