ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 42370 Results

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1 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
fidelity
adversary
archetypal

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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

2 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
melodious
derelict
advantageous
corruption

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

3 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
awe
rhapsody
defect
duplicity

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

4 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
exculpate
recrimination
corrosive
extenuating

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
composed
preclude
defiant

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The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."