ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 164974 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
Score 0% 73%

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1 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
negate
aggressive
finite
perception

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 negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

2 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
meticulous
rescue
commemorate
intricate

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

3 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
abate
polarize
dulcet
derelict

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

4 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
pretentious
revoke
regale
cognition

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

5 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
70% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
surplus
buffoonery
raspy

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."