ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 991280 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
Score 0% 66%

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1 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
veneration
inflammatory
incumbent

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

2 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
exception
igniting
beneficial
insolence

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

3 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
avian
opponent
insinuate
plaudits

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

4 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
serene
pantomime
insinuate
combustion

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

5 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
mediate
fidelity
archetypal
judicious

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."