ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 778846 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
combustion
igniting
turpitude
methodical

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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

2 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
veneration
inviolable
raspy
repentant

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

3 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
eloquent
iridescent
penurious
arbitrate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

4 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
corrective
inflammatory
epitaph

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

5 Opportune most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
propitious
corroborate
ploy
lurid

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."