ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 705042 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

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1 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
pomp
absolve
remedial
discern

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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

2 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
distortion
serenity
unscrupulous
antiquated

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
impenitent
obnoxious
beat
absolve

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

4 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
rail
punctual
odious
liability

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

5 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
egotist
highlight
camaraderie
inflammatory

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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."