ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 595060 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
repentant
indecorous
frugal
igniting

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
immoderate
bitter
epitaph
scamper

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

3 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
flourish
harsh
augment
advantageous

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

4 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
extol
written
composed
eulogy

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

5 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
rehash
accentuate
conduit

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."