ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 157125 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
archaic
intricate
curtail

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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

2 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
surplus
repentant
belated
incite

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

3 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
repulse
heinous
lurid

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

4 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
interminable
refurbish
hedonism
caustic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

5 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
62% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
condone
deferment
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."