ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 572990 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.84
Score 0% 57%

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1 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
impenitent
refurbish
remedial
aerate

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

2 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
clairvoyance
methodical
benefactor

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

3 Aesthete most nearly means:
51% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
connoisseur
embellish
corroborate

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

4 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
waffle
repel
oblivious
archaic

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

5 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
methodical
antiquated
sociable

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."