ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 287983 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
Score 0% 73%

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1 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
compulsion
dreary
illuminate
melee

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

2 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
67% Answer Correctly
divide
unscrupulous
catastrophic
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
condone
implement
supple
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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

4 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
frugal
penurious
regale
prompt

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

5 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
induce
derivative
intricate

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."