ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 573510 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.10
Score 0% 62%

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1 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
mediate
servile
comfort

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
finite
beneficial
fraud
glaring

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

3 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
nurture
seditious
flaw
equitable

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

4 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
flourish
facade
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

5 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
melodious
igniting
catastrophic
ecstatic

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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."