ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 323401 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
Score 0% 73%

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1 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
clarity
repentant
redouble
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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

2 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
egotist
fragile
avian
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

3 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
embellish
command
insinuate
cunning

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

4 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
fastidious
awe
corrective
mediate

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

5 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
63% Answer Correctly
propitious
parity
preclude
salvage

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."