ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 415266 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.91
Score 0% 78%

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1 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
ramble
epistolary
obnoxious

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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

2 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
commemorate
incumbent
scamper
approachable

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

3 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
genial
delight
parity
prudent

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

4 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
foil
indecorous
naive
incite

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

5 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
ecstatic
penurious
opportune

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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."