ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 605459 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.88
Score 0% 78%

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1 Condone most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
excuse
defiant
insolence
iridescent

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

2 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
remedial
insinuate
naive

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

3 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
exasperation
benevolent
renovate
rail

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

4 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
straddle
retroactive
negate
shorten

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

5 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
impenitent
exalt
igniting

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."