ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 940048 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
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1 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
eloquent
precept
combustion
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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

2 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
flaw
kudos
deferment
appraise

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

3 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
methodical
suspect
foil
pantomime

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
eloquent
buffer
immoderate
brawl

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

5 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
parity
colossal
foster
meticulous

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."