ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 164597 Results

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1 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
commonplace
camaraderie
colossal
recrimination

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

2 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
remedial
corrosive
ploy

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

3 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
epitaph
punctual
repulse
archetypal

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
pretentious
parity
serenity

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The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

5 Rehash most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
sociable
pretentious
combative
review

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."