ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 257632 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
87% Answer Correctly
buffer
gravity
frail
implausible

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

2 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
awe
placebo
remedial
turpitude

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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
raspy
pallid
flaunt

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
combustion
compulsion
delight
frugal

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
illuminate
unnerve
precept
recrimination

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."