ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 720414 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.94
Score 0% 79%

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1 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
defiant
drab
aggressive
stifle

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

2 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
plaudits
promote
cure
naive

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

3 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
pretentious
limited
solace
illuminate

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

4 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
augment
veneration
exception
moderate

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

5 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
urge
clairvoyance
extant
embellish

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."