ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 358260 Results

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1 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
clairvoyance
parity
drub

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

2 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
peace
gruff
augment
implement

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

3 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
placebo
sensualism
regale
corrosive

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The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
proximity
pallid
buffoonery
handicap

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

5 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
perception
verify
frugal
dubious

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The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."