ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 113334 Results

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1 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
unnerve
melee
embellish
diffident

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
archetypal
advantageous
corrupt
foil

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

3 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
rail
combustion
igniting
colossal

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

4 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
collection
flourish
lurid
methodical

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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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

5 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
grandiose
inflammatory
stifle
repulse

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The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."