ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 438441 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
Score 0% 70%

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1 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
iridescent
incongruous
nurture
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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

2 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
mandate
parity
classic
liability

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

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

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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

4 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
brawl
ecstatic
precept
onset

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

5 Rhapsody most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
straddle
ecstasy
refurbish
benefactor

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."