ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 468485 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
Score 0% 65%

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1 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
embellish
prune
remedial
recrimination

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

2 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
incongruous
cunning
repel
incite

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

3 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
revoke
incisive
jocularity
demeanor

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
epitaph
apathetic
mask
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

5 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
eulogy
deceit
demeanor
antidote

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."