ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 2295 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
redouble
augment
foil
remedial

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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

2 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
beat
buffoonery
clairvoyance
rail

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
diffident
repeated
penurious
archaic

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

4 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
disdain
parity
exception
oblige

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

5 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
fragile
extol
composed
anomaly

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."