ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 723352 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.96
Score 0% 79%

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1 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
salvage
repulse
hedonism
oblivious

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

2 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
embellish
drab
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

3 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
periodic
mandate
epistolary
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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

4 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
lenient
belated
punctual

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

5 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
untouchable
embellish
extenuating
discern

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."