ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 320029 Results

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1 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
brandish
facade
embellish

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

2 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
combative
absolve
divide
insolence

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

3 Authoritarian most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
strict
cunning
induce
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

4 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
repulse
grandiose
beneficial
oblivious

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

5 Accessible most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
proximity
extenuating
approachable
appalling

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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."