ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 996193 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
implement
recrimination
rehash
prevent

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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

2 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
cover
onset
incongruous
opportune

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

3 Illuminate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
elucidate
placebo
negate
appraise

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
heinous
genial
absolve

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

5 Gargantuan most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
comparable
buffer
enormous
fidelity

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."