ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 110486 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.83
Score 0% 77%

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1 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
exception
pomp
cunning

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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
igniting
foil
adversary

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

3 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
proximity
elation
aerate
appalling

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
stealth
straddle
harsh
repel

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

5 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
prune
meticulous
catastrophic
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."