ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 105883 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

Review

1 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
corrective
comprehensible
contrite
advantageous

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

2 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
promote
duplicity
conduit
trim

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
punctual
placebo
extol
imply

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
foil
remedial
demean
regurgitate

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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

5 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
incumbent
ceaseless
pomp
parity

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."