ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 806041 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
Score 0% 69%

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1 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
buffer
remedial
distortion
prudent

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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

2 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
64% Answer Correctly
incumbent
propitious
perception
drab

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

3 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
55% Answer Correctly
akin
procrastinate
pathos
flaunt

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
defiant
parity
demean
medium

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

5 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
benefactor
enhance
corrective
demeanor

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."