ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 674907 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.75
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1 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
absolve
appraise
prune
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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

2 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
equitable
heinous
highlight

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

3 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
appalling
awe
pantomime

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

4 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
surplus
strict
stern
salvage

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

5 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
defiant
indecorous
artless
opportune

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."