ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 519334 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.86
Score 0% 77%

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1 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
redouble
aggressive
hedonism
negate

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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

2 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
melee
recrimination
advance
preclude

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

3 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
refurbish
curtail
nearness

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

4 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
nurture
flaunt
fastidious
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

5 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
incumbent
revoke
cushion
incongruous

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."