ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 830311 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
penurious
indecorous
derivative

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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
commemorate
incongruous
perception
harsh

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

3 Heed most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
frugal
rhapsody
mind
lenient

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

4 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
pallid
counterclaim
implausible
adversary

Solution
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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

5 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
trim
interminable
apathetic
penurious

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."