ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 174268 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
prune
salvage
buffer

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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

2 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
retroactive
living
repentant
polarize

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

3 Gravity most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
fragile
incidental
seriousness
lenient

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

4 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
promote
deferment
epistolary
cognition

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

5 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
brandish
cunning
promote
flaunt

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."