ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 562172 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
retroactive
improbable
stifle
trove

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

2 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
onset
aggressive
penurious
incidental

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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
melee
extant
demeanor
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

4 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
combative
clairvoyance
ramble
genial

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

5 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
servile
colossal
gravity
incite

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."