ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 641793 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
Score 0% 70%

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1 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
pomp
benefactor
abate

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

2 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
corroborate
embellish
augment
overjoyed

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

3 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
corrosive
remedial
curtail
rail

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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

4 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
67% Answer Correctly
oblivious
compulsion
ominous
insolence

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

5 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
beneficial
sociable
strategem
naive

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."