ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 958910 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
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1 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
punctual
pathos
defiant
repulse

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

2 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
cunning
eloquent
embellish
furtiveness

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

3 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
igniting
defiant
compulsion

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

4 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
cunning
anthology
dash

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
proximity
lurid
eloquent
complement

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."