ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 399524 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
Score 0% 70%

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1 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
meticulous
regale
foil
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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

2 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
duplicity
rowdy
pretense
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
advantageous
objectionable
embellish
entangle

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
derivative
plaudits
ethical
trim

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

5 Sociable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
rail
redouble
mandate
genial

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."