ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 613199 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
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1 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
implausible
nurture
igniting
exception

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

2 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
equitable
glorify
repel
penurious

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
untenable
gaudy
punctual
incisive

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
adversary
pleasant
frugal
incongruous

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
demeanor
evident
melodious
deferment

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."