ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 970863 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
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1 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
elate
prevent
equitable
buffoonery

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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

2 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
systematic
moderate
accommodate
accessible

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

3 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
pantomime
devastating
induce
fickle

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

4 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
proximity
rhapsody
stern

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

5 The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable.
68% Answer Correctly
penurious
catastrophic
revoke
ceaseless

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."