ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 237579 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
medium
foil
melodious
negate

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
exasperation
glaring
corrosive
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

3 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
archetypal
servile
corrective
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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

4 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
stifle
civility
igniting
pathos

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

5 Trove most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
trove
promote
incisive
cache

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."