ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 978730 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
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1 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
elusive
aggressive
colossal
deferment

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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

2 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
naive
epitaph
augment
irritation

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 epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

3 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
disposition
mundane
pomp
immoderate

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

4 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
opportune
pretentious
upbraid
stifle

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

5 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
nurture
straddle
avian
divide

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."