ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 30652 Results

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1 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
bitter
derelict
accommodate
belated

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

2 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
pretentious
oxygenate
derelict
stifle

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

3 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
pathos
preclude
civility
shimmering

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

4 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
precept
aggressive
salvage
pretense

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

5 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
delay
moderate
entangle
belated

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."