ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 592779

Questions 5
Words combative, corrective, curtail, dubious, pallid

Study Guide

combative
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
corrective
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
curtail
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
dubious
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
pallid
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.