ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 136712 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
Score 0% 74%

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1 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
revive
moderate
accentuate
impassive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

2 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
mundane
pathos
suppress
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
perception
defiant
combative
gigantic

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

4 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
censure
flaunt
surfeit
ethical

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

5 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
rancorous
promote
civility
igniting

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 rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."