ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 556792 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.75
Score 0% 75%

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1 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
appalling
obnoxious
melodious
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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
pantomime
imply
rail
pathos

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

3 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
ramble
negate
corrupt
awe

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

4 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
78% Answer Correctly
pleasant
mediate
prudent
solace

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

5 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
lenient
accommodate
illuminate
pale

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."