ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 537280 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

Review

1 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
scamper
delay
rehash
combative

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
avian
incumbent
compassion
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

3 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
artless
retroactive
servile
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

4 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
regale
equitable
facade
embroil

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

5 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
genial
aggressive
lurid
anthology

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."