ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 183332 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
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1 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
meticulous
derelict
insinuate
aggressive

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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

2 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
combustion
reanimate
ramble
aerate

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

3 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
67% Answer Correctly
demeanor
pantomime
retroactive
divide

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

4 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
lenient
pretentious
incumbent
futile

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

5 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
parity
camaraderie
revive
anomaly

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."