ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 570099 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.90
Score 0% 78%

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

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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

2 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
negate
combative
duplicity

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

3 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
surplus
appraise
overjoyed

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

4 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
composed
revive
implausible

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

5 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
demean
objectionable
buffoonery
genial

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."