ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 897721 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
appalling
aggressive
promote
revive

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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
parity
combustion
abate
renown

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

3 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
subside
heed
meticulous
nurture

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

4 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
hedonism
corruption
mundane
accentuate

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

5 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
punctual
straddle
scamper
compassion

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."