ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 216950 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.77
Score 0% 75%

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1 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
stealth
revive
punctual

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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

2 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
egotist
command
appraise
ethical

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

3 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
induce
retrograde
drab
rancorous

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

4 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
sociability
pantomime
diffident

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

5 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
stifle
defiant
cover
fidelity

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."