ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 290397 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
Score 0% 63%

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1 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
buffer
corroborate
remedial
stealth

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

2 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
renown
onset
anthology
incumbent

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

3 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
demeanor
corrective
corrupt
archetypal

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. 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 demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
humble
extenuating
corrosive
stealth

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

5 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
anthology
postponement
intricate
serenity

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."