ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 992613 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
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1 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
stealth
collection
adversary
flourish

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

2 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
combustion
lurid
handicap
epistolary

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

3 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
inviolable
aerate
contrite
repentant

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

4 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
ominous
composed
stealth
disdain

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

5 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
equitable
promote
perception
aggressive

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."