ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 991128 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.88
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1 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
collection
colossal
archaic
combative

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

2 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
harsh
inflammatory
incumbent

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

3 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
compulsion
revive
celebrated
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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

4 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
elusive
prudent
systematic
moderate

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 elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

5 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
stealth
promote
hedonism
excessive

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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."