ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 597204 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.97
Score 0% 79%

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1 Fickle most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
benevolent
exception
insolence
erratic

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

2 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
appalling
incumbent
devastating
mediate

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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

3 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
embellish
nurture
celebrated
divide

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

4 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
rehash
command
lurid
mediate

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

5 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
appalling
incongruous
flagrant
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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."