ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 248336 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
Score 0% 68%

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1 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
eulogy
revoke
solace

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

2 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
grandiose
blowhard
refurbish
ethical

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
discern
igniting
corrosive
revive

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

4 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
futile
fickle
defiant

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

5 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
advantageous
redouble
elusive
irritation

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."