ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 714695 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
eulogy
derelict
advantageous

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

2 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
68% Answer Correctly
flourish
adversary
ethical
suspect

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

3 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
melee
exception
retrograde
epitaph

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
recrimination
rail
procrastinate
petty

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

5 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
preclude
beat
augment
drab

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."