ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 194791 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

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1 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
corroborate
compulsion
incongruous

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

2 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
intensify
stealth
dubious
curtail

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

3 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
elucidate
deferment
inauspicious
curtail

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

4 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
promote
derivative
odious
proximity

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

5 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
salvage
drub
pageantry
plaudits

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."