ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 703132 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
salvage
remedial
curtail
deferment

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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

2 Exalt most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
stealth
dubious
glorify
melodious

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

3 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
demeanor
parity
fragile
bird–like

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

4 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
duplicity
methodical
refurbish
pretentious

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

5 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
insolence
mediate
unnerve
implausible

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."