ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 282501 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.83
Score 0% 77%

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1 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
regale
scamper
euphoria
shorten

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

2 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
prudent
genial
absolve
heed

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

3 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
excessive
absolve
appalling

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
corroborate
condone
appalling

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

5 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
archaic
comparable
liability
devastating

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."