ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 222244 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.87
Score 0% 77%

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1 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
garish
promote
obnoxious
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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

2 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
disconcert
arbitrate
comprehensible
elusive

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

3 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
pallid
condone
delight
exasperation

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

4 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
opportune
renovate
augment
celebrated

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

5 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
aesthete
impudence
supple
periodic

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."