ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 803448 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
Score 0% 68%

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1 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
drub
heinous
incidental
courtesy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

2 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
colossal
anomaly
composed
condone

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

3 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
hopeless
stealth
intricate
drub

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

4 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
rail
remedial
avian

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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

5 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
indecorous
impartial
incisive
appalling

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."