ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 493313 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
Score 0% 64%

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1 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
incongruous
veneration
foil
commemorate

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

2 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
eulogy
foil
igniting
appalling

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

3 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
refurbish
extant
duplicity

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

4 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
genial
remedial
belated
exasperation

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

5 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
salvage
corroborate
onset
elucidate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."