ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 176136 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
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1 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
placebo
genial
precept
prune

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

2 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
seditious
plaudits
onset
drab

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The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

3 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
entangle
start
scapegoat
induce

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

4 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
deferment
incongruous
igniting
discern

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

5 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
lenient
serenity
hopeless
preclude

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The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."