ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 271420 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
Score 0% 74%

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1 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
derivative
iridescent
aggressive
equitable

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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

2 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
interminable
conduit
pallid
surly

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

3 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
81% Answer Correctly
aesthete
unscrupulous
advance
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

4 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
aesthete
corroborate
flourish
igniting

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

5 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
impudent
incisive
flaunt
deferment

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."