ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 544293 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
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1 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
aggressive
polarize
scapegoat

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

2 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
comprehensible
untenable
belated

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

3 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
onset
deceit
corrosive
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

4 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
opportune
mitigating
mundane

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

5 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
servile
divination
compulsion
belated

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."