ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 62790 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.84
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1 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
combative
medium
regurgitate
nurture

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

2 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
demeanor
combustion
pretense
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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

3 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
surplus
counterclaim
unscrupulous
buffer

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

4 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
abate
methodical
hedonism

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The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

5 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
opportune
improbable
turpitude
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."