ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 13209 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
Score 0% 64%

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1 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
incongruous
inviolable
pretentious

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

2 Civility most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
placebo
pomp
pretentious
courtesy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
written
proximity
commemorate
mundane

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

4 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
corrective
revive
turmoil
fastidious

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

5 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
pomp
trove
absolve

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."