ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 405112 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
appalling
anthology
prominence

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
heed
extenuating
regurgitate
suspect

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

3 Methodical most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
perception
systematic
servile
commemorate

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

4 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
42% Answer Correctly
drab
immoderate
waffle
stifle

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

5 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
stern
blame
precept
appalling

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."