ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 607068 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
Score 0% 65%

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1 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
indecorous
immoderate
remedial
parity

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

2 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
implausible
gaudy
rancorous
prominence

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

3 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
harsh
extenuating
pretense
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

4 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
preclude
highlight
turpitude
facade

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

5 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
oblivious
servile
parity
waffle

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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."