ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 503593 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
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1 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
epistolary
pantomime
aerate

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

2 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
naive
benefactor
neutralize
conduit

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

3 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
aggressive
regale
impenitent

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

4 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
oblivious
genial
retrograde
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

5 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
disconcert
accommodate
keen
promote

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."