ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 878879 Results

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1 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
induce
prompt
combustion
oblivious

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

2 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
disconcert
untouchable
supple
celebrated

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

3 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
fickle
embellish
celebrated
strict

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

4 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
fickle
abate
appraise
gruesome

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

5 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
aerate
censure
flourish
genial

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."