ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 945778 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
pallid
incisive
flaw
intelligle

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

2 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
59% Answer Correctly
proximity
interminable
extenuating
pompous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

3 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
flaw
promote
placebo
artless

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
accessible
disconcert
turpitude

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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
scorn
negate
precept
colossal

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."