ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 714248 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.17
Score 0% 83%

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1 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
epistolary
oblige
corrective
compulsion

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

2 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
combustion
augment
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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

3 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
revive
renovate
repel
meticulous

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

4 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
strict
rail
fragile
plaudits

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The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

5 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
derivative
placebo
corrective
nearness

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The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."