ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 694701 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
Score 0% 71%

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1 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
plaudits
aggressive
grandiose
trove

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

2 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
highlight
regurgitate
demean
proximity

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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

3 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
flagrant
dulcet
incongruous
archaic

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

4 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
redouble
cushion
flaunt
gruff

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

5 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
deferment
indecorous
frugal
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."