ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 298142 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
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1 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
keen
equitable
fraud

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
cunning
urge
abate
meticulous

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

3 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
corroborate
negate
inauspicious
complicated

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

4 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
gruesome
embellish
prominence
regale

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

5 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
benevolent
catastrophic
rail
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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."