ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 430139 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.90
Score 0% 78%

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1 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
pretense
avian
aggressive
incumbent

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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

2 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
absolve
fraud
pale
duplicity

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

3 Gargantuan most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
enormous
sociable
defiant
scamper

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

4 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
polarize
merciful
finite
prudent

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

5 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
liability
disconcert
scapegoat
frugal

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", 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 scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."