ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 118615 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
heinous
aggressive
rehash
pantomime

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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

2 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
repentant
revoke
pompous
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

3 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
illuminate
blame
untenable
drab

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
elusive
appraise
parade
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

5 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
melodious
meticulous
extol
seditious

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."