ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 203335 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
corrective
incidental
cunning

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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
absolve
shorten
buffoonery
demean

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

3 The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable.
68% Answer Correctly
egotist
parity
ceaseless
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

4 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
defiant
penurious
pathos
cushion

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

5 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
verify
plaudits
exasperation
pomp

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."