ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 649488 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
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1 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
pathos
heinous
untenable
admired

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

2 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
embellish
ploy
remedial
belated

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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

3 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
beneficial
altruistic
implausible
illuminate

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

4 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
retrograde
meticulous
corroborate
censure

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

5 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
improbable
colossal
serenity
accommodate

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."