ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 802913 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Condone most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
egotist
excuse
accessible
untenable

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

2 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
stern
proximity
igniting
fickle

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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

3 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
methodical
frugal
salvage
retroactive

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

4 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
sugar pill
hedonism
derivative
colossal

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

5 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
dubious
exasperation
written
benevolent

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."