ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 689497 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.77
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1 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
liability
solace
mandate

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

2 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
finite
heed
gargantuan
complement

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

3 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
extant
archaic
beneficial
careless

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

4 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
accessible
overjoyed
dubious

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

5 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
accommodate
sociability
onset
exasperation

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."