ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 148294 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
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1 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
rail
incidental
onset

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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

2 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
oblivious
demeanor
illuminate

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 oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
prune
postponement
corrective
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

4 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
censure
colossal
stern
urge

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

5 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
commemorate
keen
eulogy
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."