ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 759319 Results

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Correct 0 3.59
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1 Euphoria most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
antidote
elation
awe
flaunt

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

2 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
surplus
methodical
defiant

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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

3 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
drab
courtesy
raspy
elusive

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

4 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
penurious
pretense
prune

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

5 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
keen
turmoil
melodious
entangle

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."