ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 271364 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
periodic
ramble
buffoonery

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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

2 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
defiant
rhapsody
stealth
inappropriate

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

3 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
epistolary
incumbent
pageantry
accessible

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

4 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
mundane
artless
extenuating
frugal

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
induce
courtesy
benefactor
obnoxious

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."