ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 990558 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
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1 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
anthology
igniting
censure
trove

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

2 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
impenitent
supple
odious
defiant

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

3 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
timid
stern
finite
aesthete

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

4 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
beneficial
pantomime
counterclaim
heed

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
appalling
extant
placebo
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."