ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 890017 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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1 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
exception
servile
exasperation
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

2 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
surplus
extenuating
serene
prominence

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

3 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
brandish
ecstatic
impenitent
corrective

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

4 Rehash most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
pantomime
review
plaudits
ploy

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The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

5 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
derelict
punctual
regurgitate

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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."