ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 431893 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.97
Score 0% 59%

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1 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
keen
compulsion
inauspicious
fragile

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

2 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
equitable
deferment
advantageous
humble

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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

3 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
iridescent
methodical
turpitude
delight

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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

4 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
interminable
plaudits
dulcet
appraise

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

5 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
punctual
exception
naive
remedial

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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."