ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 970844 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.88
Score 0% 78%

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1 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
igniting
intricate
celebrated

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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

2 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
discern
honorable
clarity
anthology

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

3 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
curtail
accommodate
antiquated
intricate

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

4 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
78% Answer Correctly
onset
methodical
pleasant
indecorous

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

5 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
flourish
inviolable
corrective

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."