ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 186735 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.92
Score 0% 78%

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1 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
induce
benefactor
genial
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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
collection
commemorate
rancorous
mandate

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

3 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
beneficial
archaic
intricate
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

4 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
diffident
defect
antidote
eulogy

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

5 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
corrective
interminable
mundane
impassive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."