ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 505865 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
scapegoat
rehash
combative

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

2 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
indecorous
meticulous
disdain
prompt

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

3 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
abate
assess
untenable
stealth

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

4 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
hedonism
exasperation
redouble

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

5 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
iridescent
beneficial
ecstatic
gruesome

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."