ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 436096 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
Score 0% 72%

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1 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
pretense
garish
remedial
commemorate

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

2 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
apathetic
accommodate
flaw
intensify

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

3 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
timid
diffident
untenable
interminable

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

4 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
flaw
cover
scamper
eulogy

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

5 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
entangle
cure
penurious
censure

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."