ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 928550 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.75
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1 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
proximity
igniting
archaic
manifest

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 archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

2 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
pathos
embellish
frugal
gruff

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

3 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
manifest
serenity
corrosive
charade

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

4 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
camaraderie
derivative
embellish

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

5 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
87% Answer Correctly
entangle
ethical
antidote
enormous

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."