ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 763942 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
trove
remedial
regale
flagrant

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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

2 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
proximity
indecorous
extol
impassive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

3 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
pretentious
ramble
arbitrate
conduit

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
pathos
shorten
brandish
censure

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

5 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
impenitent
buffer
parity

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The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."