ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 724140 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
surplus
genial
aesthete

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 aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

2 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
55% Answer Correctly
gruff
genial
retroactive
flaw

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

3 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
incite
adversary
untenable
serenity

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

4 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
pantomime
garish
ecstatic
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

5 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
serenity
improbable
discern
gruff

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."