ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 264220 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
Score 0% 64%

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1 Untenable most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
colossal
baseless
polarize
retroactive

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

2 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
straddle
objectionable
anthology
derivative

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
47% Answer Correctly
veneration
implement
apathetic
extol

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
straddle
foil
camaraderie
subside

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

5 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
placebo
aggressive
parity
garish

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."