ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 227335 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.22
Score 0% 64%

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1 Untenable most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
civility
revoke
baseless
impenitent

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

2 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
exception
dreary
moderate
stifle

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

3 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
salvage
abate
apathetic

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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

4 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
meticulous
waffle
precept
redouble

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

5 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
blowhard
incumbent
commemorate
trove

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."