ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 496758 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.07
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1 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
appraise
dubious
fickle
genial

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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

2 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
serenity
igniting
heed
salvage

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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

3 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
archaic
rhapsody
colossal
pretentious

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

4 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
incongruous
veneration
onset
augment

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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

5 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
exasperation
arbitrate
conduit

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."