ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 889100 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
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1 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
accentuate
precept
methodical

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

2 Garish most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
intricate
equitable
gaudy
frugal

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

3 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
melodious
bitter
preclude
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

4 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
diffident
proximity
preclude

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

5 Fickle most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
salvage
lenient
erratic
appalling

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."