ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 278413 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
Score 0% 70%

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1 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
demean
lurid
melee

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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

2 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
apathetic
dulcet
ecstatic
scamper

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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

3 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
insolence
ploy
diffident

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

4 Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
87% Answer Correctly
impenitent
elate
frail
flagrant

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

5 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
dupe
repentant
buffoonery
placebo

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."