ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 371915 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.91
Score 0% 78%

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1 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
compulsion
gravity
demeanor

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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

2 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
pomp
flourish
punctual

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

3 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
anthology
chaos
distortion
negate

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

4 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
incumbent
igniting
gargantuan
sociable

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

5 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
corroborate
sensualism
epitaph

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."