ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 234832 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.01
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1 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
incisive
implausible
appalling
collection

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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
embellish
extol
heinous
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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

3 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
melodious
gigantic
procrastinate
meticulous

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

4 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
equitable
futile
revive
spew

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

5 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
foster
composed
disconcert
avian

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."