ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 140839 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
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1 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
trove
commemorate
repentant
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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

2 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
pathos
approachable
fickle
solace

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

3 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
raspy
flagrant
inscription
redouble

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

4 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
futile
refurbish
illuminate
contrite

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

5 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
indecorous
accentuate
retrograde
punctual

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."