ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 544082 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
Score 0% 69%

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1 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
adversary
rail
extol

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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
dash
archetypal
pomp
accentuate

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

3 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
curtail
brandish
fastidious
clarity

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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

4 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
derivative
ramble
postponement

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

5 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
nurture
obdurate
insolence
censure

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."