ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 5928 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
Score 0% 73%

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1 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
revive
discern
meticulous

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

2 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
augment
handicap
scapegoat
intricate

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

3 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
intricate
flaw
servile

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

4 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
peace
defiant
rancorous
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

5 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
implausible
highlight
trove
salvage

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."