ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 518115 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
Score 0% 74%

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1 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
78% Answer Correctly
indecorous
pleasant
cunning
benefactor

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

2 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
ominous
incumbent
exasperation
ramble

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

3 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
genial
igniting
revive
melodious

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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

4 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
intricate
accentuate
fickle

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

5 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
insolence
epistolary
scorn
untenable

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."