ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 437062 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
apathetic
remedial
lurid
adversary

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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

2 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
conduit
raucous
living

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

3 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
embellish
lurid
repeated
antidote

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

4 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
genial
demean
mitigating
discern

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

5 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
prominence
clarity
embellish
honorable

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."