ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 584129 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

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1 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
pretentious
composed
pathos
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 composed is "calm.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
embroil
rail
obnoxious
discern

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

3 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
epistolary
frugal
censure
apathetic

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

4 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
commemorate
lenient
irritation
buffer

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

5 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
incumbent
jocularity
appraise
liability

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."