ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 951148 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.90
Score 0% 78%

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1 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
frugal
igniting
surplus
pretense

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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

2 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
exasperation
cushion
recrimination
methodical

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

3 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
fickle
systematic
implement
manifest

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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

4 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
eulogy
ploy
highlight
stern

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

5 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
reanimate
buffer
recrimination
oblivious

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."