ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 100311 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
Score 0% 65%

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1 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
turpitude
exasperation
contrite
curtail

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

2 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
composed
rowdy
meticulous
insinuate

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

3 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
inviolable
meticulous
lenient

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

4 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
immoderate
embroil
buffoonery
combustion

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

5 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
plaudits
facade
antiquated
appalling

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."