ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 746435 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
extol
heed
awe

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 heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

2 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
neutralize
corrosive
brandish

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

3 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
cunning
stifle
shimmering
pomp

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

4 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
serene
obnoxious
polarize

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

5 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
compulsion
mandate
parity
suppress

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."