ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 168326 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
Score 0% 64%

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1 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
moderate
distortion
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

2 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
incidental
highlight
regale
accessible

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
melee
servile
flagrant
seditious

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

4 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
drab
scorn
avian
grandiose

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

5 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
surplus
pallid
ethical

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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."