ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 188982 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.12
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1 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
banal
frugal
procrastinate
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

2 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
cure
commemorate
gravity
epitaph

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

3 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
moderate
derelict
surplus
waffle

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

4 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
mandate
repulse
periodic
deferment

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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

5 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
rancorous
remedial
interminable
salvage

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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."