ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 788421 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
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1 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
cognition
scapegoat
euphoria
frugal

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

2 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
duplicity
incongruous
extenuating

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

3 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
67% Answer Correctly
comparable
implausible
divide
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

4 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
naive
pageantry
adversary
flourish

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

5 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
melodious
medium
awe
rehash

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."