ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 875796 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.83
Score 0% 77%

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1 Fidelity most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
loyalty
futile
censure
opportune

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

2 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
derivative
retrograde
egotist
extol

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

3 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
defiant
compulsion
hedonism
repulse

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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

4 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
retroactive
exasperation
moderate

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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

5 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
embellish
inappropriate
benevolent
repel

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."