ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 382835 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
Score 0% 73%

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1 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
embellish
flaunt
nurture

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

2 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
mandate
oblige
camaraderie
appraise

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

3 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
impenitent
postponement
fidelity
ethical

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

4 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
prune
extenuating
heinous
impassive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

5 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
mediate
turpitude
accentuate

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."