ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 977328 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
abate
prudent
periodic
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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

2 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
discern
homage
placebo
insinuate

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
epistolary
drub
foil
sensualism

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

4 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
exception
complicated
sociable

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

5 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
prudent
incongruous
distortion

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."