ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 73200 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
implausible
entangle
inscription
sociable

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

2 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
surplus
flourish
belated
extol

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

3 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
melee
disdain
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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

4 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
gargantuan
inappropriate
drub

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

5 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
recrimination
placebo
repulse
condone

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."