ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 19390 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.09
Score 0% 62%

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1 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
disconcert
remedial
lenient
gargantuan

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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

2 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
mediate
defiant
elation
supple

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

3 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
straddle
articulate
ethical
commemorate

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

4 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
distortion
glorify
rhapsody
iridescent

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

5 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
pomp
upbraid
scamper
revive

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."