ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 36295 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
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1 Inauspicious most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
ominous
derivative
absolve
corrosive

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

2 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
apathetic
brandish
divination
prune

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

3 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
melodious
drab
servile
suppress

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

4 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
adversary
flourish
frugal
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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
highlight
epistolary
hedonism
incidental

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."