ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 247332 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.00
Score 0% 80%

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1 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
inauspicious
sociable
flaunt

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

2 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
servile
rescind
raucous
perception

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

3 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
celebrated
derelict
precept
urge

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

4 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
catastrophic
perception
epistolary

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

5 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
disdain
courtesy
stifle
pantomime

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."