ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 196042 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
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1 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
appraise
pomp
procrastinate
ceaseless

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
repel
serenity
untenable
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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

3 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
meticulous
corrupt
composed
authoritarian

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

4 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
demeanor
lurid
melodious
dulcet

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

5 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
impenitent
benevolent
iridescent

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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."