ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 886534 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
Score 0% 66%

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1 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
accentuate
equitable
defiant

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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

2 Illuminate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
antidote
opportune
elucidate
manifest

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

3 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
punctual
adorn
elate
nurture

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

4 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
trove
fastidious
negate
parity

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

5 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
rail
euphoria
inscription
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."