ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 890808 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.79
Score 0% 76%

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1 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
corroborate
excessive
anthology
proximity

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

2 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
deferment
proximity
garish
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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

3 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
moderate
exasperation
overjoyed
apathetic

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

4 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
fraud
diffident
pallid

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

5 Methodical most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
benefactor
beneficial
systematic

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."