ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 461026 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
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1 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
extenuating
cognition
salvage
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
immoderate
untenable
equitable

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

3 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
collection
appalling
preclude
solace

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

4 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
distortion
exasperation
turmoil
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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

5 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
drab
adorn
extant
lurid

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."