ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 161352 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
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1 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
flaunt
prominence
awe
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

2 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
pretense
spew
catastrophic
egotist

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

3 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
deferment
rescind
advantageous
exasperation

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

4 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
articulate
ramble
corrosive
meticulous

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

5 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
drab
aggressive
eloquent
pretense

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."