ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 713689 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
Score 0% 74%

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1 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
turmoil
gargantuan
heinous
vulgar

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

2 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
impenitent
igniting
adversary
egotist

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

3 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
limited
embellish
incongruous
buffer

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
extenuating
delight
incidental
onset

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

5 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
servile
surplus
advantageous
pretentious

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."