ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 49438 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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1 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
incumbent
nurture
opponent
combustion

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

2 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
suspect
turmoil
onset
polarize

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

3 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
collection
incongruous
mediate
scapegoat

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

4 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
derivative
keen
benevolent
comparable

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

5 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
elation
negate
stifle
incidental

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."