ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 172742 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
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1 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
adversary
prominence
placebo

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

2 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
revoke
proximity
dash
immoderate

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

3 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
absolve
comprehensible
salvage
pliant

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

4 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
derelict
distortion
corrupt
mediate

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

5 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
augment
corroborate
genial
beneficial

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."