ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 129269 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
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1 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
celebrated
remedial
pretense
flagrant

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

2 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
humble
egotist
lurid
accentuate

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

3 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
combustion
complicated
discern
benefactor

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

4 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
flourish
aerate
recrimination
handicap

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

5 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
penurious
flaw
inappropriate

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."