ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 553456 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
Score 0% 64%

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1 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
regale
incumbent
revive
aggressive

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

2 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
raspy
advantageous
obdurate
pretentious

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

3 Composed most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
extenuating
comprehensible
serene
deferment

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

4 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
combative
seriousness
gravity
appalling

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

5 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
seditious
epistolary
meticulous
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."