ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 317958 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.88
Score 0% 78%

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1 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
corrective
naive
authoritarian

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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

2 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
melee
nearness
redouble
polarize

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

3 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
flagrant
perception
distortion

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

4 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
polarize
elation
revoke

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

5 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
advantageous
deceit
dubious
brandish

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."