ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 892234 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.83
Score 0% 77%

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1 Inauspicious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
appalling
ominous
meticulous
belated

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
indecorous
corrective
equitable
delay

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

3 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
exasperation
catastrophic
impenitent
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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

4 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
delight
placebo
absolve

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

5 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
implausible
sociable
heinous

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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."