ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 82250 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
grandiose
archaic
appraise
igniting

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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

2 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
epistolary
dreadful
clairvoyance
stifle

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
rule
aesthete
stealth
methodical

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

4 Oblivious most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
civility
absolve
camaraderie
careless

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

5 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
harsh
scamper
perception
epistolary

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."