ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 753520 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.76
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1 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
rescind
combative
grandiose
flagrant

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

2 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
incisive
indecorous
aesthete
upbraid

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

3 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
timid
turmoil
solace
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

4 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
impenitent
cure
retroactive
buffer

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

5 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
aesthete
igniting
stern
penurious

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."