ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 366425 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
Score 0% 74%

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1 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
contrite
eulogy
liability
pretentious

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

2 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
buffer
comprehensible
renovate
retroactive

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

3 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
periodic
aggressive
ecstatic
regurgitate

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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

4 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
sociable
rail
flaunt
gruesome

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

5 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
intensify
turpitude
demeanor
composed

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."