ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 908516 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
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1 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
prominence
aggressive
inauspicious
raucous

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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

2 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
solace
irritation
embellish
mediate

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

3 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
prominence
celebrated
flourish
appalling

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

4 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
distortion
pageantry
prune
redouble

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

5 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
awe
facade
entangle
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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."