ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 788517 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
Score 0% 65%

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1 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
sociable
remedial
extol
melodious

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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
complement
impenitent
extant
liability

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

3 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
surplus
nurture
renown
comparable

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

4 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
opportune
incumbent
inviolable
cover

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

5 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
clarity
discern
command
antidote

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."