ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 451450 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
rail
buffoonery
igniting
eloquent

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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

2 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
interminable
embellish
frugal
surly

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

3 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
drab
genial
rancorous
fragile

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

4 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
beat
demean
illuminate
accommodate

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The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

5 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
crafty
manifest
ethical
brandish

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."